GIZ-Haus, Cultural heritage building in Tiergarten, Berlin, Germany
The GIZ-Haus sits on Reichpietschufer street as a four-story building with a steep hipped roof and stone-clad facade, where the ground floor features pronounced rustication. Inside, modular conference rooms have maple wood sliding walls, and a covered courtyard atrium serves as a meeting space.
The building was constructed in 1913 for the Transatlantic Goods Insurance Company. During World War II it served military intelligence operations.
The entrance hall features green-brown ceramic tiles and a wall fountain that set the character of the space. Allegorical reliefs on the exterior walls represent five continents and reflect the building's international connections.
The building is located on Reichpietschufer street in the Tiergarten district and is easily accessible by public transport. Visitors should note that the exterior facade is the most visible element when approaching from the street, while the interior spaces primarily serve business functions.
Danish artist Olafur Eliasson created a reflective stainless steel installation called WindSpiegelWand on the northern and western walls. This artwork plays with light and reflection, creating a visual dialogue between the building and its surroundings.
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