Between East and West Berlin
An excellent way to start the exploration of Berlin’s most impressive architecture and most famous sights.
It is a walk along the former Berlin Wall line: you’ll start at the Central Station from gmp, pass through great landscape architecture along the river Spree, crossing important government buildings including Norman Foster’s Reichstag.
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in The Heart of East Berlin: Alexanderplatz and Museum Island
In this chapter of the Berlin Contemporary Architecture Guide, we are heading east, walking from Unter den Linden, through Museum Island, to Alexanderplatz.
On they way, you'll find building by Frank Gehry, I.M.
Pei, David Chipperfield, and others.
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Modernism in Berlin
Berlin served as home for a prolific modernist scene before and after the Second World War.
Some great examples include the Hansaviertel, with buildings from modernist names such as Oscar Niemeyer, Walter Gropius, and Le Corbusier. coming soon.
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The Architecture of Reunification: Potsdamer Platz and Kulturforum
Although a continuation from the previous chapter, I decided to dedicate a full chapter to these two areas.
They not only carry an incredible history but also house important projects from great architects.
Here you’ll find buildings from Renzo Piano, Richard Rogers, Helmut Jahn, Le Corbusier, Hans Scharoun, among others.
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Up North Along Friedrichstraße
Going east and following Friedrichstrasse from north to south, you’ll find buildings from Jean Nouvel, Sauerbruch Hutton, Aldo Rossi, Daniel Libeskind, and an unexpected early building from Zaha Hadid.
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What are some examples of Art Nouveau architecture in Berlin?
A rare example of art nouveau architecture in Berlin, the courtyard complex Hackesche Höfe in the Mitte district is a vibrant urban quarter combing art, workspaces, restaurants and entertainment. more Charlottenburg Palace is the largest palace complex in Berlin.
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What are the most beautiful buildings in Berlin?
From Schinkel to Foster:
discover the most beautiful buildings in the city – from romantic palaces and classical buildings to the contemporary structures at Potsdamer Platz.
Many buildings fell victim to bombing during the Second World War and are irrevocably lost today, or were reconstructed after the war, such as:the ensemble at Gendarmenmarkt. ,
Where can I See Modernism in Berlin?
Grand Tour of Modernism in Berlin:
discover modernist Berlin architecture from Bauhaus to the present day.
UNESCO World Heritage | Churches | Museums | Industrial Buildings | Cinemas.
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Who created the 'wedding-cake' architecture in Berlin?
A model for Stalinallee:
with the Hochhaus an der Weberwiese (literally the high-rise at Weberwiese) Hermann Henselmann created the first residential palace featuring the ‘wedding-cake’ style of architecture.
Learn more about the architects of Berlin Modernism, who have had a lasting influence on the image of the city.
Overview of the events of 1957 in architecture
The year 1957 in architecture involved some significant architectural events and new buildings.
Overview of the events of 2001 in architecture
The year 2001 in architecture involved some significant architectural events and new buildings.
