history of the place

Modern, versatile, discussed:The high-quality, German-language book portrays the creation, construction and visions of the Humboldt Forum. Richly illustrated and with texts by the experts of the four partner institutions, you will gain insights into the young but eventful history of the house.

The debates about the reconstruction, the architecture, the building history, the historical traces from 800 years, the comprehensive cultural, educational and leisure activities and many other topics play a role.

The photographs, illustrations, room plans and sketches make the work a perfect reminder of a visit to the Humboldt Forum. Also as a gift, it increases the anticipation of soon experiencing this special place for yourself.

The book is also available in English.

• Hardcover with dust jacket
• Publisher:Humboldt Forum Foundation in the Berlin Palace
• Publisher:Prestel, 2020
• 32.5x24.5cm
• 248 pages with numerous historical illustrations, photographs, graphics, sketches and room plans

The high-quality floor lamp, designed according to a historical model, is a very special kind of home accessory. The exclusive design is based on the lamps that once hung in the Palace of the Republic and is an eye-catcher in every room.

Colloquially referred to as"Erich's lamp shop", the Palace of the Republic was built between 1973 and 1976 under Erich Honecker and was the seat of the GDR parliament and a popular place for leisure and culture until 1990. The foyer and stairwell were lit up day and night thanks to the generous lighting systems. This impression still determines the memories of many people who visited the Palace of the Republic.

The floor lamp with a sphere was produced in a very limited edition and is exclusively available here.

• Dimensions floor lamp:W:25 cm, L:140 cm
• Dimensions packaging:H:36 cm, W:40 cm, L:55 cm
• Weight:7kg
• Material:glass, metal
• Socket:E27 for bulbs up to max. 40 watts or energy-saving bulbs up to max. 11 watts
  
  

From swamp area to cultural hotspot:On more than 1,500 square meters, the four exhibition areas in the Humboldt Forum tell the story of the place, embedded in the history of the city of Berlin.

The compact, German-language exhibition guide provides an overview of selected key topics and shows and explains the highlight objects. In addition to a summary of 800 years of building and political history and illustrations of the historical predecessors, the book accompanying the exhibition takes the reader on a tour of the exhibition areas"History of the Site"and"Traces"as well as the sculpture collection and the castle cellar.

The entertaining reading, written by the curators of the exhibition, is an ideal companion before, during or after the visit.

The book is also available in English.

• Publisher:Humboldt Forum Foundation in the Berlin Palace
• Publisher:Prestel, 2020
• 22 x 12.3 cm
• 184 pages with numerous historical illustrations, photographs and graphics

The Humboldt Forum is both a place of history and research and a place of encounter and inclusion. This inclusively designed book tells the history of the site from the 13th century to the present day with 14 tactile images and texts in large print, Braille and plain language.

What began as a small Dominican monastery has become one of the most important squares in Berlin over the centuries. With the help of your fingertips, your eyes or your ears, you will embark on a special journey through time in eight stages.

An audio version supplements the book and can be accessed here .

The book was created in cooperation with members of the Culture and Leisure Working Group of the Berlin General Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, founded 1874 e. V. emerged.

• Publisher:Humboldt Forum Foundation in the Berlin Palace, 2020
• 26.2 x 44.2 cm
• 64 pages
• Texts in large print, Braille and plain language
• 14 illustrations, 6 thermoforming foils and tactile printing
• tactile map
• ring binding

3,000 figurative sculptures
22,000 sandstone workpieces
750 meters of restored facades
3.5 million bricks

The architecture and sculpture of the masterful facades of Andreas Schlueter and his successor Eosander meet in breathtaking new photographs by Leo Seidel:The resurrected Berlin Palace in the center of Berlin is both a monument to the baroque building and a lively new urban district for culture. With the castle, the urban reference point for the historic center of the city between the boulevard Unter den Linden and the Museum Island returns. The magnificent photographs and the multifaceted texts by authors who, as participants in this major project, look behind the scenes, tell of the diversity and importance of the baroque sandstone facades, their technical and craft reconstruction and the architectural conception of the building.

• Published by the Humboldt Forum Foundation in the Berlin Palace
• Text contributions by Hans-Dieter Hegner, Kathrin Lange, Bernd Wolfgang Lindemann, Franco Stella, Peter Stephan, Bernhard Wolter
  
• With photographs by Leo Seidel
• Hirmer publishing house
  
• 24 x 30 cm, hard cover
• 160 pages, 226 color illustrations
  
• ISBN:978-3-7774-3762-0

The high-quality table lamp, designed according to historical models, is a very special kind of home accessory. The exclusive design is based on the lights that once hung in the Palace of the Republic and is an eye-catcher in every room.

Colloquially referred to as"Erich's lamp shop", the Palace of the Republic was built between 1973 and 1976 under Erich Honecker and was the seat of the GDR parliament and a popular place for leisure and culture until 1990. The foyer and stairwell were lit up day and night thanks to the generous lighting systems. This impression still determines the memories of many people who visited the Palace of the Republic.

The table lamp with a sphere has been produced in a very limited edition and is exclusively available here.

• Table lamp dimensions:W:25 cm, L:35.2 cm
• Dimensions packaging:H:36 cm, W:40 cm, L:55 cm
• Weight:7kg
• Material:glass, metal
• Socket:E27 for bulbs up to max. 40 watts or energy-saving bulbs up to max. 11 watts
  
  

Modern, versatile, discussed:The high-quality, English-language book portrays the creation, construction and visions of the Humboldt Forum. Richly illustrated and with texts by the experts of the four partner institutions, you will gain insights into the young but eventful history of the house.

The debates about the reconstruction, the architecture, the building history, the historical traces from 800 years, the comprehensive cultural, educational and leisure activities and many other topics play a role.

The photographs, illustrations, room plans and sketches make the work a perfect reminder of a visit to the Humboldt Forum. Also as a gift, it increases the anticipation of soon experiencing this special place for yourself.

The book is also available in German.

• Hardcover with dust jacket
• Publisher:Humboldt Forum Foundation in the Berlin Palace
• Publisher:Prestel, 2020
• 32.5x24.5cm
• 248 pages with numerous historical illustrations, photographs, graphics, sketches and room plans

3,000 figurative sculptures and reliefs
22,000 sandstone blocks
750 Meters of Restored Facades
3.5 million bricks

Encounter the architecture and sculptural work of Andreas Schlueter's masterful façades and those of his successor Eosander von Göthe in breath-taking new photographs by Leo Seidel:the restored Berlin Palace in the center of the capital is both a monument to the Baroque building and a vibrant new city complex for culture. With the palace, the urban reference point for the historic center of the city between the boulevard Unter Den Linden and the Spree Island has returned. The magnificent photographs and multifaceted texts by authors who, as participants in this major project, look behind the scenes, tell of the diversity and significance of the Baroque sandstone façades, their technical and handcrafted reconstruction, and the architectural conception of the building.

• Published by Humboldt Forum Foundation in the Berlin Palace
• Contributions by Hans-Dieter Hegner, Kathrin Lange, Bernd Wolfgang Lindemann, Franco Stella, Peter Stephan, Bernhard Wolter
  
• Photographs by Leo Seidel
• Hirmer publishing house
  
• 24 x 30 cm, hard cover
• 160 pages, 226 color illustrations
• ISBN 978-3-7774-3217-5

The high-quality pendant light, designed according to historical models, is a very special kind of home accessory. The exclusive design is based on the lights that once hung in the Palace of the Republic and is an eye-catcher in every room.

Colloquially referred to as"Erich's lamp shop", the Palace of the Republic was built between 1973 and 1976 under Erich Honecker and was the seat of the GDR parliament and a popular place for leisure and culture until 1990. The foyer and stairwell were lit up day and night thanks to the generous lighting systems. This impression still determines the memories of many people who visited the Palace of the Republic.

The pendant lamp with a sphere has been produced in a very limited edition and is exclusively available here.

• Dimensions pendant lamp:L:up to max. 270 cm, W:25 cm
• Dimensions packaging:H:34 cm, W:32 cm, L:52 cm
• Weight:5.9kg
• Material:glass, metal
• Socket:E27 for bulbs up to max. 40 watts or energy-saving bulbs up to max. 11 watts
  
  

From swamp area to cultural hotspot:On more than 1,500 square meters, the four exhibition areas in the Humboldt Forum tell the story of the place, embedded in the history of the city of Berlin.

The compact, English-language exhibition guide provides an overview of selected key topics and shows and explains the highlight objects. In addition to a summary of 800 years of building and political history and illustrations of the historical predecessors, the book accompanying the exhibition takes the reader on a tour of the exhibition areas"History of the Site"and"Traces"as well as the sculpture collection and the castle cellar.

The entertaining reading, written by the curators of the exhibition, is an ideal companion before, during or after the visit.

The book is also available in German.

• Publisher:Humboldt Forum Foundation in the Berlin Palace
• Publisher:Prestel, 2020
• 22 x 12.3 cm
• 184 pages with numerous historical illustrations, photographs and graphics

The high-quality ceiling lamp, designed according to a historical model, is a very special kind of home accessory. The exclusive design is based on the lamps that once hung in the Palace of the Republic and is an eye-catcher in every room.

Colloquially referred to as"Erich's lamp shop", the Palace of the Republic was built between 1973 and 1976 under Erich Honecker and was the seat of the GDR parliament and a popular place for leisure and culture until 1990. The foyer and stairwell were lit up day and night thanks to the generous lighting systems. This impression still determines the memories of many people who visited the Palace of the Republic.

The ceiling light with 12 spheres has been produced in a very limited edition and is exclusively available here.

• Dimensions packaging:H:125 cm, W:125 cm, D:62 cm
• Weight:42.3kg
• Material:glass, metal
• Socket:E27 for bulbs up to max. 40 watts or energy-saving bulbs up to max. 11 watts