The Reichstag

In the 1990s Norman Foster transformed Berlin's Reichstag from a historical symbol of Germany's defeat and division to an architectural beacon for twenty-first century democracy, as can be seen in this generously illustrated book. This book introduces readers to one of Europe's iconic buildings and documents its rehabilitation by Foster + Partners through full-color photographs, plans, and sketches, along with informative essays. The new Reichstag's cutting-edge and environmentally sustainable features; the preservation of its historic details; and the cupola's new identity as an urban landmark are all discussed in the book, confirming Foster's innovative vision.

About the author

Norman Foster ist Gründer und Vorsitzender von Foster + Partners. Er wurde 1999 mit dem "Pritzker-Architektur-Preis" ausgezeichnet und erhielt 2002 den "Praemium Imperiale". 2009 war er Preisträger des "Prinz-von-Asturien-Preises" für Kunst.

Product details

• Authors: Chris Abel, Norman Foster
• Publisher: Prestel
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.12.2011
• EAN: 9783791345895
• ISBN: 978-3-7913-4589-5
• No. of pages: 96
• Dimensions: 210 mm x 210 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 580 g
• Illustrations: w. 10 b&w and 80 col. ill.
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Berlin : Architektur, Reichstag