Facts
Berlin is a city full of surprises, blending rich history with vibrant culture and innovation. Our Berlin Facts page offers a peek into the intriguing stories that shape this dynamic metropolis.
From technological breakthroughs to historical anecdotes, immerse yourself in the narratives that make Berlin a hub of creativity and progress.
We are living in incredible times. Never before in human history so many people, both relatively and absolutely, were granted access to education and knowledge. On top of this, information and communication technologies serve as tremendous enablers for numerous creative enthusiasts, organizations, and entrepreneurs.
The purpose of this database is to collect impressive projects, initiatives, and ventures that are worth spreading a word about. By doing this we can celebrate them and start a discourse to empower each other.
| Topic | Type | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Space, Reflection, Entertainment | Project, Platform | Capturing Berlin's Soul: The Story of Notes of Berlin"Notes of Berlin" is a blog by Joab Nist that captures Berlin's unique "note culture," where people leave handwritten notes around the city on various topics like love, jobs, and complaints. These notes serve as a raw, unfiltered look into the daily lives and concerns of Berliners. Nist, who moved from Munich to Berlin, saw these notes as a personal guide to the city and started the blog to give them a broader audience. The blog has gained a large following and offers a glimpse into what makes Berlin tick. | |
| Urban Space, Technology, History | Research | The Rise and Fall of Berlin's Pneumatic Post | |
| History, Art & Design | Project | Palace Waters: Berlin's Artistic DelugeFlooded Facade Republic: Berlin's Palace of the Republic was transformed into a water landscape as part of an art project. With 220,000 liters of water, guests paddled through the rear foyer of the building in inflatable boats, accompanied by city guides. The purpose of this project was to encourage people to contemplate and discuss the potential future of the site. The Palace of the Republic, vacant for 14 years, had previously served as the seat of the East German parliament until the collapse of the GDR. | |
| Career, Urban Space | Project | Billboard Battle: Zurich Lures Berlin's CreativesStruggling with a skills shortage, Zurich-based agency Wirz has placed a bold billboard in Berlin, stating, "Nothing against Berlin. But you don't seriously want to get old here, do you?". The provocative message is aimed at attracting creative talents and directing them towards a landing page. The page highlights the allure of Zurich and the benefits of working with Wirz. | |
| History, Art & Design | Project | Fabric of Time: Christo and Jeanne-Claude's Reichstag WrapThe art project "Wrapped Reichstag" by Christo and Jeanne-Claude, realized in Berlin in 1995 after decades of preparation, involved covering the Reichstag building with silvery polypropylene fabric and blue ropes. Over 200 climbers and assembly workers installed the fabric panels in fourteen days, completely enveloping the building, with materials later recycled. Funded through the sale of the artists' works without public or private subsidies, this project symbolically represented democracy and the transience of materials. |
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