Berlin Philharmonic

Designed by Hans Scharoun

Berlin, Germany

Photographed in 2019

The Berlin Philharmonic is a concert hall in Berlin, Germany designed by architect Hans Scharoun. Its construction started in 1960 and was completed in 1963. The old Berlin Philharmonic was destroyed in World War II by British bombers in 1944 and was redesigned by Hans Scharoun post-war.

The interior spaces of the Berlin Philharmonic have determined the exterior design. Hans Scharoun started designing from inside towards outside. He made changes and added elements to the building subsequently, creating the outer shape of the building. The facade of the Berlin Philharmonic is covered with a yellow metal material. The purpose of this color is to maintain the balance between earth and the surrounding landscape and color.