David Chipperfield's spectacular reconstruction of the Neues Museum
marks a further stage in the conservation and modernisation of the
Museum Island in Berlin. The original museum, erected from 1841 to
1859 to designs by Friedrich August Stuler, was itself a notable
attraction, celebrated for its use of the latest construction
technology and for its conception as a total work of art in which
architecture, pictorial imagery and the exhibits worked together to
acquaint visitors with 'exotic' cultures ranging from the ancient
world to the more recent past. All parts of the building that
survived the Second World War and a half-century of neglect as a
ruin have been carefully conserved. They are joined by outstanding
modern additions made in sympathy with the original. The Neues
Museum can now take its place as a building worthy of the UNESCO
World Heritage site. This book traces the genesis of the building,
describes its former and current splendour and explains its
significance. The author also outlines the heated debate over the
right way to reconstruct the museum.
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