Warenhaus für Armee und Marine, 19th-century office building in Berlin-Mitte, Germany
The Warenhaus für Armee und Marine is a 19th-century office building in Berlin-Mitte with a neo-Renaissance facade and two central courtyards. The structure extends across multiple stories and defines the streetfront with its classical architectural style.
The building was designed in 1887 by architects Von der Hude and Hennicke as a specialized department store for military personnel. After the Second World War, it was transformed for diplomatic use and served in this capacity until 2008.
The building has housed various organizations that shaped the district's development over many decades. Visitors can still observe how different institutional uses have left their mark on the interior layout and spatial organization.
The building is located at Neustädtischer Kirchplatz and is easily accessible by public transport. Its historical architecture has been carefully preserved during recent renovations, so the interior remains well-maintained and equipped for contemporary use.
After wartime damage, the original roof structure was simplified in 1948 and permanently altered the building's appearance. These repairs show how Berlin's structures still bear the traces of the Second World War in their physical forms today.
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