Herzog and De Meuron is a Swiss architecture firm founded by Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron, together with Senior Partners Christine Binswanger, Ascan Mergenthaler, Stefan Marbach, Esther Zumsteg, and…
A military warlord and a powerful Catholic bishop engaged in a power struggle that led to the creation of the modern city of Munich. One of the most dominant German…
The concepts of architecture vary depending on how one perceives it—Architects design space as per their beliefs and understanding of how the user might experience the particular space. To enhance…
Germany’s capital and biggest city, in terms of land and population, is Berlin. According to the population within city borders, it is the most populated city in the European Union,…
This article details the life and ideology of an urban planner, who with his publication named To-Morrow: A Peaceful Path to Real Reform (1898) and theory influenced the urban planning…
When we consider the devastating effects of war, we consider the displacement of people, the devastation of public and private infrastructure, the economy, and every component of a country. Political…
Just as the way we communicate, behave, speak, and think positively affects our personality as humans. Architecture is not a different element, it reflects not only the cultural identity but…
Berlin has established itself as a paradigm for European urban design. The element of its compact size pre-First World War urban districts; the emergence of suburban residential estates during the…
Vehicles with two wheels were first seen in the 19th Century. Balance of the rider was vital for movement. The earliest prototype of the modern-day bicycle (made in Germany) dates…
Aachen is a spa city located near Germany’s borders with Belgium and Netherlands. One of the essential structures in the city is the Aachen Cathedral. The core of Aachen Cathedral,…
The Grimm Brothers’ fairy tales are the inspiration for five courtyard gardens in an abandoned factory being converted into luxury loft apartments. Location: Berlin, Germany Client: Realprojekt Bau– und Boden…
Frei Otto was a German architect who paved the way for architects and engineers and revolutionized tensile structures. Growing up, he spent a lot of time building model planes. When…