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The New Old Potsdam

Historically, the city appearance has been shaped by the architectural work of Karl Friedrich Schinkel and the parks designed by landscape architect Peter Joseph Lenné. Even today, the reconstruction of the past remains a central theme in Potsdam’s city centre, exemplified by the rebuilding and transformation of the former City Palace into the new seat of the Brandenburg State Parliament and the reconstruction of the Palais Barberini, now a major visitor attraction.

Contemporary architecture finds its place mainly in the gaps between these historic structures and beyond the city centre. Meanwhile, the architectural legacy of the socialist era remains controversial and is largely disappearing. These contrasting approaches to architecture and urban development create a fascinating urban landscape that is well worth exploring.

HIGHLIGHTS
Palace I Brandenburg State Parliament Peter Kulka
Integrating a New Synagogue More than a gap filler
Between Rebuilding and Renewal The Creative Quarter by the Garrison Church

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    Haus der Musik, Foto: Ludger Paffrath

    Project selection

    Palais Barberini Carl von Gontard I Thomas Albrecht I Hilmer & Sattler
    Nikolai church Karl Friedrich Schinkel, Ludwis Persius, F. A. Stüler
    Haus für Musik abcarius + burns architecture design
    Jewish Community Centre and Synagoge Jost Haberland
    Kreativquartier Potsdam &MICA
    Data Center Architectural collective lead by Sepp Weber

    Duration: approx. 2,5 h