Czech Embassy Berlin
An architectural icon of Berlin modernism
For the Czech Embassy Berlin, Věra Machoninová and Vladimír Machonin designed a futuristic architecture reminiscent of a space shuttle in 1972. Since the building's opening in 1978, it has also been known as the "Starship Enterprise".
The exterior is dominated by granite façades with large, tinted windows. Inside, colours, materials and design dominate in the style of the 1970s.
Brutalism as an architectural style of the modern age
Particularly striking: the façade of granite-clad concrete as well as the angled and darkly mirrored window bands, which still lend the building an exceptionally futuristic style in their composition. Custom-made furniture was designed to furnish the embassy at the time. Most of it still exists and reflects the style of the 1970s - as it did when it was reopened.
The striking building has served as the Czechoslovakian embassy in East Berlin since 1978. After the separation of Czechoslovakia in 1993, the building is now the seat of the Embassy of the Czech Republic. From 2012 until the beginning of 2023, it was also home to the Czech Centre Berlin, the cultural institute of the Czech Republic.
What does the Czech Centre in Berlin have to offer?
The Czech Centre Berlin has a gallery in a multifunctional space with changing exhibitions. The programme focuses on contemporary art, music, documentary film, literature, design and architecture. The centre also offers Czech language courses at various levels as well as certified language examinations. Two classrooms and various offices are available for this purpose.
Where in Berlin can I find the Czech Centre?
Seit Januar 2023 finden Sie das Tschechische Zentrum Berlin im Goethe-Institut Berlin, Neue Schönhauser Str. 20, 10178 Berlin.
