1932 | Emil Fahrenkamp
Reichpietschufer 60-62
The building, noted for its distinctive wave-like vertical elements and horizontal window strips that even curve around its corners, is covered with Roman travertine plates, contributing to its landmark status. Since 2012, it has been part of the Berlin office of the Federal Ministry of Defense.
Shell-Haus has been under monument protection since 1958, despite its challenging history, including wartime damage and debates over appropriate methods for its restoration.
The significant renovation in 2000, which reopened a quarry near Rome to match the original travertine, cost approximately 80 million Marks and won several architectural awards, highlighting its ongoing preservation challenges and successes. [SH1]
Quelle: [SH1] https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shell-Haus
Photos: Eric Bauermeister
