Capital City Berlin

Buildings of glass and concrete of the German Bundestag, next to the river spree. A boat is visible on the river and in the background i the dome of the parliament building.

Berlin as Federal Capital – Architecture, Democracy & Urban Identity

In 1991, the German Bundestag voted to move the federal government from Bonn to Berlin. By 1999, the parliament began its work in the historic Reichstag building, transformed into a transparent symbol of democracy under the direction of Norman Foster.

Even more than 25 years later, the development of Berlin’s capital functions is ongoing. This architectural and political transformation raises key questions:

  • What values are reflected in the built environment?

  • What historical narratives were referenced – and which were left out?

  • How does institutional security coexist with the idea of an open, cosmopolitan city?

  • What roles do sustainability and climate resilience play in federal construction?

This guided tour explores the symbolic and strategic heart of Berlin’s capital planning – from the Spreebogen government district to the historic Spree Island – and invites discussion on architecture, memory, and power in a democratic society.

📍 Ideal for university groups, architecture professionals, city planners, and international delegations.
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