Botschaften in Berlin

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This richly illustrated architectural guide, created in collaboration with TU Berlin students, explores the diversity of Berlin's embassies and includes well-researched essays on the history of embassy architecture in the city. The embassies have significantly shaped the urban landscape between Mitte, Tiergarten, and Grunewald, showcasing a wide range of architectural styles from different countries. The revitalization of old embassy buildings and the adaptive reuse of historic Berlin monuments are notable achievements. Scholarly essays provide insights into the history of embassy architecture in Berlin from its inception and the development of the diplomatic quarter during the Third Reich. For the first time, the guide also examines embassy architecture in the GDR and Bonn. Additional essays focus on national representation in contemporary embassy architecture and highlight the significance and diversity of embassy residences. The comprehensive and well-illustrated catalog section, produced by TU Berlin students, offers a clear and complete overview of the embassies in Berlin, making this guide an essential resource for understanding the architectural richness and historical context of these diplomatic structures.