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Honeycomb facade of Centrum Galerie, Dresden

By Quintin Lake
August 14, 2013 //
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The former GDR ‘Centrum’ department store was designed by Hungarian architects Ferenc Simon and Ivan Fokvari and built in 1978 making first use of the distinctive honeycomb facade. It was converted to a Karstadt after the fall of Communism. Karstadt later moved across the street to a new, larger building and the Centrum building was demolished in spring 2007 so a new, huge mall, ‘Centrum Galerie’, could be built on the site. The rebuilding was undertaken by Peter Kulka Architektur Dresden.

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Dresden Frauenkirche Rebuilt

By Quintin Lake
August 6, 2013 //
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The rebuilt Dresden Frauenkirche. July 2013

The rebuilt Dresden Frauenkirche. July 2013

The re-erected Luther Memorial and the ruins of the Frauenkirche after WW2

The re-erected Luther Memorial and the ruins of the Frauenkirche after WW2

View to the nave from the cuplula of Frauenkirch

View to the nave from the cuplula of Dresden Frauenkirch

Subtle light on the stairs of the Frauenkirch

Subtle light on the stairs or the Dresden Frauenkirch

Built in 1743 by baroque architect George Bähr the church was destroyed in February 1945, during the Anglo-American bombing of Dresden. The church was rebuilt between 1993-2005 using many of the original stones.

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Invisible Gods

By Quintin Lake
July 26, 2013 //
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Demeter

Demeter

Heracles

Heracles

Ephiatles

Ephiatles

Themis

Themis

Theia

Theia

Gorgons

Gorgons

Moirae

Moirae

Ares

Ares

Inspired by the gaps in the Pergamon Altar frieze, Berlin and my previous project Faceless Icons, Bulgaria

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Evolution of the Reichstag Building in Photos

By Quintin Lake
July 25, 2013 //
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Reichstag building, 1930's

Reichstag building, 1930’s

Reichstag after WW2 in 1945

Reichstag after WW2 in 1945

Wrapped Reichstag, Christo, Berlin, 1995 Photo: Wolfgang Volz

Wrapped Reichstag, Christo, Berlin, 1995
Photo: Wolfgang Volz

Reichstag Dusk West Facade July 2013

Reichstag at dusk, West Facade July 2013

Reichstag West Facade July 2013

Reichstag, West Facade July 2013

Norman Fosters concept sketch for the dome design

Norman Fosters concept sketch for the dome design

New dome above the inscription: Dem deutschen Volke, meaning To the German people, on the architrave of the Reichstag Building

New dome above the inscription: Dem deutschen Volke, meaning To the German people, on the architrave of the Reichstag Building

Architectural models of early design ideas for the dome by Foster & Partners

Architectural models of early design ideas for the dome by Foster & Partners

Reichstag Dome exterior seen from the roof

Reichstag Dome exterior seen from the roof

Section through the building showing the natural ventilation system created by the dome.

Section through the building showing the natural ventilation system created by the dome.

Helical steel staircase and light sculptor inside the Reichstag Dome

Helical steel staircase and light sculptor inside the Reichstag Dome

Light sculptor inside teh Reichstag Dome

Light sculptor inside the  dome

A computerised sun-following moveable shield powered by photovoltaic cells, prevents penetration of solar heat and glare

A computerised sun-following moveable shield powered by photovoltaic cells, prevents penetration of solar heat and glare

Detail of mirrored Light Sculptor I

Detail of mirrored Light Sculptor I

Detail of mirrored Light Sculptor II

Detail of mirrored Light Sculptor II

Detail of mirrored Light Sculptor III

Detail of mirrored Light Sculptor III

Such a magnificent work or architecture this. Was one of my favourites as an architecture student so great to finally visit it for real and even better to not be in the slightest disappointed by the reality.

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Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, Berlin

By Quintin Lake
July 23, 2013 //
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Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, Berlin

Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, Berlin

Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, Berlin

Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, Berlin

Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, Berlin

Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, Berlin

Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, Berlin

The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe (also known as the Holocaust Memorial), Berlin, Germany. Designed by architect Peter Eisenman and engineer Buro Happold. Built 2003-4

According to Eisenman’s project text, the stelae are designed to produce an uneasy, confusing atmosphere, and the whole sculpture aims to represent a supposedly ordered system that has lost touch with human reason.

See also Jewish Museum, Berlin by Daniel Libeskind and Auschwitz-Birkenau Extermination Camp, Poland

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Jewish Museum, Berlin by Daniel Libeskind

By Quintin Lake
July 22, 2013 //
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The Jewish Museum, Berlin by architect Daniel Libeskind is proof, should any be needed, that architecture can convey emotion.

Also see my photos the Bundeswehr Military History Museum, Dresden by the same architect.

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House of the Cultures of the World aka Pregnant Oyster, Berlin

By Quintin Lake
July 21, 2013 //
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House of the Cultures of the World "Haus der Kulturen der Welt",

House of the Cultures of the World "Haus der Kulturen der Welt",

House of the Cultures of the World "Haus der Kulturen der Welt",

Designed in 1957 by the American architect Hugh Stubbins and engineer Fred Severud as a gift from the United States. John F. Kennedy spoke here during his June 1963 visit to West Berlin. On May 21, 1980 the roof collapsed killing one and injuring numerous people. The hall was rebuilt in its original style and reopened in 1987 in time for the 750 year anniversary of the founding of Berlin.

To Berliners it is also known as the Schwangere Auster “pregnant oyster”.

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Prague Castle, Czech Republic

By Quintin Lake | Image
July 20, 2013 //
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Prague Castle at Dusk, Czech Republic

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