Reichstag building, 1930’s
Reichstag after WW2 in 1945
Wrapped Reichstag, Christo, Berlin, 1995
Photo: Wolfgang Volz
Reichstag at dusk, West Facade July 2013
Reichstag, West Facade July 2013
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
Architectural models of early design ideas for the dome by Foster & Partners
Reichstag Dome exterior seen from the roof
Section through the building showing the natural ventilation system created by the dome.
Helical steel staircase and light sculptor inside the Reichstag Dome
Light sculptor inside the dome
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 II
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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