The fact that in 1991 Berlin was elected as new capital of Germany not only caused the need of several new government offices. Also a lot of foreign countries had to accommodate their ambassadors around the new centre of political power. Some nations could make use of old buildings which they already possessed. But many countries chose to build new embassies. Next to all the new foreign embassies also the sixteen German federal states are represented with new architecture.

It can be considered quite unique that so many countries had to choose for an appropriate way to present themselves architecturally at the same moment. Most of the new embassies are situated in the neighbourhood of the Tiergarten park. Other diplomatic missions can be found all over the city, such as the new Dutch embassy by Rem Koolhaas. Also Unter den Linden is a good address for foreign representatives. (These ambassies can be visited during other tours such as the "East Berlin" one)

The buildings with which the countries present themselves, vary a lot in architecture and expression towards the public. They all together form a magnificent collection of architecture styles, inspired by their very own culture as well as the location of Berlin.

architecture tour along the Berlin embassies more information

Diener + Diener (Switzerland), Hans Hollein (Austria), Berger + Parkkinen, VIIVA Arkkitehtuuri Oy, Wingardh Arkitektkontor, Snøhetta, Palmar Kristmundsson, 3x Nielsen (Nordic ambassies), Petzinka Pink (Baden-Württemberg)

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