Berlin’shistory, nightlife und various life circumstances are known all over the world. This events and differences are also visible in the architecture of the city. In Berlin a complexity dominates in an architectural way of thinking. How is it possible to be orientated in this sea of properties and how is it possible to find a connection between the history, the variety and the architecture of Berlin? Especially because the city defines itself consistently new.
The most famous landmark of Berlin and its history is the Brandenburger Tor. The building marks the border between East-Berlin and West-Berlin. It was Germanys symbol for the Cold War until the reunion. Nowadays it’s the symbol for the reunion. Another popular sight is the Checkpoint Charlie. Its famous state it reached with the mass escape to the west after the wall came down. In a project after the reunion a museum was built from the properties around.
Nowadays the Kanzleramt and the Sony Centre are equally favored. The architecture of the properties is mixed with the existing buildings. Modern and with a lot of glass the new building class of Berlin is presented.
The spectacular buildings of Berlin show how the capital takes its history into the future. The Holocaust-Memorial is located close by the Brandenburger Tor and reminds with an information point in prominent location of the history of Germany. Also another property is the desire of many tourists and inhabitants. The Kaufhaus des Westens is Europes biggest mall offers unusual architecture and also unusual goods.
