Roland Korn, last chief architect of East Berlin, dies at 96
Roland Korn, the last chief architect of East Berlin, has died at the age of 96. He shaped the capital of the German Democratic Republic with iconic buildings such as the Staatsratsgebäude (Council of State Building) and the Haus des Reisens (House of Travel). His work defined the architectural landscape of East Berlin during the Cold War era.
Key facts
- Roland Korn was the last chief architect of East Berlin.
- He designed the Staatsratsgebäude and the Haus des Reisens.
- Korn died at the age of 96.
- He was a key figure in East German architecture.
Entities
Artists
- Roland Korn
Locations
- Berlin
- Germany