One of the most interesting recent architectural projects realized in Berlin.
The previous crematory in Baumschulenweg was built in 1913, but was found to be environmentally hazardous due to construction defects, with further operation only possible due to special regulatory exemptions. In 1992 an architectural competition was held for the design of a new crematory and Axel Schultes and Charlotte Frank were awarded the project on the basis of their open, restrained and contemplative designs. Construction began in 1996, quickly following the closure of the old crematory the previous year.
The new crematory, opened May 3, 1999, provides an atmosphere both ceremonial and simple. Upon entering the visitor is ushered into one of the building’s architectural high points, the Condolence Hall: more then 20 columns rise into the sky and pierce the hall’s ceiling, allowing light to float gently downward. Not viewable to the public is the expensive core of the crematory, the furnaces, cremulators, and the fully automated coffin lair.
- Kiefholzstraße 221
- 12437 Berlin
- by appointment only - when you are ready.
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- www.krematorium-berlin.de
- info@krematorium-berlin.de
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Thank God for the beautiful architecture! Axel Schultes and Charlotte Frank started building the new crematory in 1996. The new architecture is ceremonial and simple. When entering the crematory, the first thing one experiences is one of the architectural highlights, the Kondolenzhalle: there are more then 20 columns that loom into the sky and on which light floats downwards.
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