| Case Study: The Embassies of the Nordic Countries in Berlin

"Five Nordic countries on building their embassies jointly resulted from several years of co-operation and mutual trust... Despite the fact that the project was a joint venture, all countries wished to express their sovereignty and individual culture in their respective buildings".

"The front facades and entrances of all the embassies face the central 'plaza', which expresses their mutual respect and will to communicate with one another".

Use of Material...

"The open parts of the copper band reveal details of the inside...... Most of the lamellae surface is closed, but some of the lamellae have been opened out horizentally, or at a 45 degrees angle. This has been done in response to a need for light, shade, ventilation, visibility, or for security reasons".

Details...

Xing, R. & Li, R. 2007. WA ING.01. H.K. Rihan Intl Culture Sprerd Ltd. p. 274-287