Here’s a surprising nickname for a 1950s building that now houses the Museum of World Cultures, Haus der Kulturen der… Read more The pregnant oyster of Berlin
Category: City
Shell Haus and its wave façade
One of my favourite buildings in Berlin, somewhat overlooked in guidebooks, but high on the list of books on Weimar… Read more Shell Haus and its wave façade
U2 in Berlin
No, I’m not getting into rock bands… U2 is one of Berlin’s underground lines. It is well known to photographers.… Read more U2 in Berlin
Architectural modernity: Berlin Britz
Six architectural ensembles are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, I have already presented two of them, Weisse Stadt and… Read more Architectural modernity: Berlin Britz
Summer series – XXth century architecture in Berlin
Six months of writing on many topics, including Berlin. I’d like this week to take a look back at some… Read more Summer series – XXth century architecture in Berlin
Siemensstadt, industrial culture and utopia
Berlin, despite the destruction of the Second World War and the splitting of the city in two, has fortunately managed… Read more Siemensstadt, industrial culture and utopia
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