Federal Chancellery of Germany, Government headquarters in Tiergarten district, Berlin, Germany
The Federal Chancellery is the workplace of the German head of government in the Tiergarten district of Berlin, featuring a central structure and two side wings. Glass walkways connect the main building to the administrative sections that house offices for staff and departments.
The chancellery opened in 2001 after the government moved from Bonn back to Berlin. Construction began in 1997 following a competition won by architects Axel Schultes and Charlotte Frank.
Berliners call the building the washing machine because of its curved glass front and cylindrical shape. Visitors on guided tours see the cabinet room where ministers gather each week to make government decisions.
Access is limited to specific days of the year with advance registration because the building is an active government office. Visitors go through security checks and should bring valid identification to enter.
A roof garden of 7000 square meters (75,000 square feet) sits on the flat roof and is accessible to staff but not to the public. The garden offers green space and views over the government quarter in the middle of the city.
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