Most people either love or hate the Bundeskanzleramt buildings in the Regierungsviertel - there doesn't seem to be an in between. Whatever your stand on modern architecture, you have to admit, all that glass makes for some fantastic reflections. On the right you can see the building known fondly to Berliners as The Washing Machine (a European, front-loader, of course) and just take a look at that lovely blue sky with a few puffy clouds. A perfect summer scene! For more reflective scenes like this, take a look at Weekend Reflections.
It's Friday again. Once again, I am hoping to hear back from my latest interview either today or Monday. Keep the fingers crossed and thumbs held for me. The weather is supposed to be cold and rainy again this weekend, but I've got at least one round of golf scheduled anyway. Do you have any big plans? Something fun on the agenda?
Great reflection, almost mirror like
ReplyDeleteA piece of the city reflected in the glass, beautiful !
ReplyDeleteA like also those "very very small people" :)
The "washing machine"! :-)
ReplyDeleteI remember that the Jakob Mierscheid Footbridge (dedicated to an imaginary politician) is part of the building...
ReplyDeletefingers crossed for you! i like the 'washing machine'. :)
ReplyDeleteI may not be fond of all modern architecture, but I am always interested in seeing the new and/or unusual designs. Any building that includes lots of light gets a nod of approval from me. Love the washing machine description of the one building. Week-end plans? We have an annual, free, jazz festival planned and hope that it don't rain. Dr. John is one of the featured musicians tomorrow and I am animus to see and hear him! Still hoping that you get the job you want!!
ReplyDeleteThere must be a clean windows.
ReplyDeleteNice reflections.
you can see how huge this place is with the little ant people out front! love the reflections! i hope you hear back today so you don't have to wait out the whole weekend wondering!
ReplyDeleteI love glass so this looks especially super to me.
ReplyDeleteLove all the reflections! And actually, I in-between! :) Good luck with the job!
ReplyDeleteThe reflection works very well indeed!
ReplyDeleteThat's a H U G E frontage!
ReplyDeleteThese glass facades are perfect for reflections.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great shot! I Like the building.
ReplyDeleteCold and rainy here this weekend too! The Pride parade is Sunday so they will be cold.
Great reflections especially the washing machine part..enjoy your golf..
ReplyDeleteKeeping my thoughts on your job front, Hal. Gorgeous reflections! :)
ReplyDeleteIt sure does provide clear reflections. (And I am confident you will get the job . . . I hope it is one you want.)
ReplyDeleteThere is another side to this, though. From the inside, these big glass walls dissolve the border with the outside. It an idea pioneered by the German architect Mies van der Rohe.
ReplyDeleteAnd never use green as color inside because you see it all everywhere outside already through those big glass surfaces. ( Bauhaus principle).
DeleteGlass buildings are perfect reflectors. Lovely sunny scene reflected in your photo. Best of luck with the job.
ReplyDeleteFabulous reflections in the windows. Have a lovely weekend.
ReplyDeleteI don't mind it. Queen woz "ere a couple of days ago, wasn't she?!
ReplyDeleteThere's a lot going on here. Something for everyone? Going to see the musical "Sister Act".
ReplyDeleteSo much to see on that glass wall!
ReplyDeleteWonderful reflections! What a HUGE glass wall! I'd probably like this building in person.
ReplyDeleteFingers are still crossed here!
Personally I love the reflections here. :-)
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