Every city has a story to tell, regardless of how old it is. The architecture is one of the best ways to explore these stories, revealing what people thought and hoped for in each period. Berlin has a very turbulent past but this has shaped the city and created some surprising buildings. A passionate architect London clients love working with would like to discuss the most impressive features. Join Coffey Architects on the trip.
Television Tower (Fernsehturm) is iconic and stands as an enduring landmark of the reunification of Germany. It is the tallest tower in Germany with the antenna extending the height to an impressive 368 metres. As well as the home of numerous broadcasting stations, it has a rotating restaurant, bar, and viewing platform for visitors to enjoy.

Karl-Marx-Allee was one of the biggest reconstruction projects following WWII. It is almost two kilometres long and an impressive 89 metres wide. Along its length there are numerous incredible buildings that look like palaces. These are luxury apartments, shops, restaurants, and a variety of other attractions for locals and tourists.

Museum Island dates back to the 19th century. It was dedicated as a setting for art and science by King Frederic William IV. Now it is home to five incredible museums. The buildings themselves are as eye-catching and visually pleasing as the exhibits.

The Reichstag building is one of the best examples of old architecture meeting new. It has a long, interesting history as well as a wonderful design. Surprisingly it was largely destroyed by fire in 1933 and left ruined until the 1960s. Partial regeneration was done but it took until the 90s for full reconstruction. Norman Foster was behind this, adding a modern dome to the property.

The Brandenburg Gate is another of the iconic landmarks in Berlin. It was formerly the entrance to the city, built in the 18th century. Today it remains one of the most notable structures in the city and celebrates its heritage.

Berlin Philharmonie Concert Hall is a statement of architectural success. It has some of the best acoustics in the world thanks to the innovative design. When it was designed in the mid 50s there were concerns that architect Hans Scharoun had sketched a building that was not feasible. The fact it was built and has become beloved in the last 50 years shows that Scharoun was right.

There are many other iconic pieces of architecture to explore in Berlin. It is well worth a visit if you are interested in this area.