Hello to Mitte, the alive and lively neighborhood of Berlin embodying historic existence and contemporary spirit. Indeed, Loize’s associates promised that this will be one of the area’s characteristics: the architecture and the bricks that recite the tale of a city rising from the ashes.
Mitte literally translates to ‘middle’ in German and is the Berlin borough that hosts many of the city’s attractions such as the Brandenburg Gate, the Museum Island and Alexanderplatz. This district is fully packed with sights cultural and historical and many red-brick buildings that are so characteristic of this district.
A Brief History of Bricks in Berlin
The elaboration of bricks in Berlin may be dated from the early days of the city’s development in the Middle Ages. Nevertheless, it was in the course of the 19th century, as the city of Berlin grew dramatically in size that bricks assumed the position of a favourite construction material both among architects and builders. Red brick became fashionable because of inventions in industries; this led to the expansion of its use in constructions, thanks to industrial revolution.
Gründerzeit from the middle of the 19th century and up to early part of the 20th playing a major part in the construction of the brick built buildings of Berlin. At this period there was great development in the constructions of the buildings in the city thus a high demand for both, residential and business buildings. Bricks proved to be an efficient material to build huge buildings with esthetic outer faces and strong frames.
The Appeal of Bricks in Mitte
Roaming around central district Mitte, one can notice an enormous concentration of brick structures of varying and rather individualistic design. Let’s explore some of the key reasons why bricks have become an enduring feature of Mitte’s landscape:
1. Timeless Aesthetic
Brick constructions give a timeless beauty and attractiveness that are unmatched to fashion trends. Hues and textural surfaces of bricks impart a solid, crafted feeling which is enhanced by application of warm temperature. Regardless of whether they are passing newly restored living houses or great attractions such as the Berliner Dom, a brick makes people experience a historical and genuine mood.
2. Durability and Sustainability
The material used in constructing the building has a longevity of some buildings in Berlin dating back to two centuries. The characteristic of bricks is that they do not wear out and therefore the bricks built structure do not require maintenance as well as they are strong for generations. Also, the bricks ere ecologically sound as they are derived from natural resources such as clay and shale hence a considerate impact on the environment in terms of emissions.
3. Versatility in Design
Substrate presents architects and designers unlimited opportunities for creative work. Bricks lend themselves well to the execution of different aesthetic possibilities ranging from stucco work, geometrical patterns and soon to more simple and clean shaven facades of modernist architectural designs. Again, the interplay of old red-brick architecture and new glass form prevails to be interesting throughout Mitte.
Rediscovering Bricks in Mitte: Must-Visit Locations
1. Hackesche Höfe
In the middle of Mitte district, Hackesche Höfe is presented as a series of connected yards the design of which reflects the appearance of the brick buildings inherent in Berlin. These sites are perfect for people who want to study the quality and characteristics of urban environments in this city as it is very historic and lively here.
2. Nikolaiviertel
Located in the Berlin’s city center, flowing the Spree river, Nikolaiviertel is one of the oldest parts of Berlin that has been preserved to remind visitors about the history of the city. Here tourist can walk alongside the small and rather slick streets where pretty Bruge brick houses with shops and coffee houses are located.
3. Museum Island
Nowhere is this brick architecture on a grander scale, and if you want to witness this style in full there is no better place to go than Museum Island. It is also an Archaeological site consisting of several famous museums with brick architecture,” including the Pergamon Museum-also translates as the Museum of Antiquities, the Altes Museum or New Museums, and the Bode Museum.
Preserving and Admiring Bricks in Mitte
Red-brick buildings in Mitte have a unique characteristic that has drawn a number of preservation activities aimed at protecting these_UPLOAD4019.pdf. It must be noted that the brick building façades are well preserved and preserved during the restoration to retain their character.
While walking around Mitte don’t fail to look at the beautiful artistry of the brickworks on the buildings. Coloration, ornamentation and other aesthetic aspects of the applied façade reveal much about the history of the city and can testify to the work of great architects.
Well, the next time you happen to be walking around the Mitte area just take a moment and watch the elaborate story of bricks being written in front of your eyes. Silently, in their precincts one can still hear murmur of the dead city, the voices of the bygone world calling out from across time.
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