Haus Sommer, Architectural heritage monument in Pariser Platz, Berlin-Mitte, Germany.
Haus Sommer is a modern office building on Pariser Platz designed in the 1990s with classical facade elements. The structure fits its famous location by the gate through proportions and style, featuring a yellow-gray stone facade with regular rows of windows.
The building was constructed between 1996 and 1999 following architect Josef Paul Kleihues' design and replaced a palace from the 1730s. That earlier structure was destroyed during World War II and the new construction marked the reconstruction of this central plaza after reunification.
The building carries the name of a master craftsman from the 18th century whose earlier house occupied this site. The name connects the modern architecture to the local past and reminds visitors of the area's handcraft heritage.
The building is located directly on Pariser Platz very close to Brandenburg Gate and is easily reached by public transport. You can view the architecture from the public space outside, as the interior serves as office space and is not open to visitors.
The building's name does not refer to its current user but to Carl August Sommer, a master craftsman from the 18th century. This naming choice shows how Berlin honors its historical roots within modern structures.
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