In case you are planning your vacation to Berlin, Germany it should be a shame if you do not add the Marie-Elisabeth-Lüders-Haus to your list of places to visit. This architectural work was located in the middle of the city and is both historical and contemporary. I will briefly explain how, in current days, any architecture lover — or simply, a passer-by — should visit specially this building.
1. Background Details from Historical Times
Constructed between the year 1997 and 2003, the Marie- Elisabeth Lüders Haus is named after the honoured women ‘s fight activist, Marie-Elizabeth Lüders, who fought for women emancipation. This goes as for Bundestag is that is, German Federal Parliament complex.
2. Useful Architecture
Syndicated architect Stephan Braunfels has put up a great performance of modern architecture in interior of the building that is known as Marie-Elisabeth-Lüders-Haus. Exterior: There are a number of lines used in constructing this building which are extensive and many glasses and the color used is dull. This has made it to differ from the other historical architectures surrounding it such the Brandenburg gate that is nearby.
As for the peculiarities, there is the main hall, a several-storied hall with a large number of windows. This has made the outer as well as the inner side of the building both good looking and useful at the same time. It is acceptable for people to walk into the grand interior of the building for displayed performances and recommended cultural activities.
3. Green Method of Environmental Design
Marie-Elisabeth-Lüders-Haus is also rather sensitive to environmental issues of the building and implements several concepts of sustainable design. Little interferences with the roof-mounted unit systems such as the solar panels, rain water collectors, efficient lighting, This also makes it possible to sustain the building with the greenery and natural lighting throughout the building. The integration of this feature improves this in its insulation to have a lesser amount of influence on the environment.
4. simplicity of use and conveniences
For the designers of Marie-Elisabeth-Lüders-Haus, it is most important: guests and their easy reach of the hotel. Ramps and lifts within the building offer a way to have mechanisms that enable the impaired persons to move from one point to another with ease. Besides, there are other related features such as open spaces, washrooms, and cafés which aids to create a reasonable and functional reference point for the guests.
5. Close proximity to other landmarks
For advantage, Marie-Elisabeth-Lüders-Haus has the quite near proximity to some famous sites in Berlin. After the tour around the Bundestag complex, one may wander aimlessly for some time to such recognized standards like the Reichstag building or the Memorial to the Murdered Jews in Europe. It enables one to spend more time on the sites of interest.
Berlin’s architectural wonder Marie-Elisabeth-Lüders-Haus, a mix of old and modern design, reveals final eco friendliness. Although may sound cliché, this is a fun thing to do in a walking tour around the Bundestag building for those who are not much into the political and historical aspect of Germany. Thus, no matter the kind of encouragement–that is, if there is a chance to be there on a lifetime or while appreciating the present architectural design on this framework it will never be forgotten.
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