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The Reichstag: Sir Norman Foster's Parliament Building

Norman Foster; Bernhard Schulz

Synopsis:
The imposing glass cupola towering over the Reichstag is the only clearly visible sign of the fascinating new structure within the old walls. Once inside, the dimensions of Fosters comprehensive remodelling become clear. He successfully unites form and function into the building originally deigned by Paul Wallot and officially opened in 1894 The state-of-the-art facilities and offices are arranged around the plenary chamber, the heart of the parliament building. The chamber can be viewed from all sides and at all levels right up into the glass cupola, where the vast expanse of Berlin is visible in all directions. Some of the surrounding rooms have retained signs of their past -- bullet holes and the graffiti of Russian soldiers are silent witnesses to a troubled history -- while others feature hold colours providing a stark contrast with the restrained elegance of the chamber The Reichstag: Sir Norman Foster's Parliament Building is richly illustrated with original plans and specially commissioned photographs providing a comprehensive overview of Foster's unique, stunning and brilliantly functional design.

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Other editions: Hardcover - 2009, Softcover - 2008, Hardcover - 2007, Hardcover - 2007, Hardcover - 2006, Softcover - 2005, Hardcover - 2005, Hardcover - 2003, 2002, Softcover - 2001