Berlin Manhole Cover (left)
The distinctive Berlin manhole cover was designed in 2005 by industrial designer Marcus Botsch for Berliner Wasserbetriebe (Berlin Water Company). The special design incorporates typical Berlin motifs and symbols, transforming even an everyday manhole cover into a small piece of urban culture. Today, the Berlin manhole cover is considered an original detail in the cityscape of the capital.
Federal Chancellery (right)
The Federal Chancellery is located in Berlin's Tiergarten district and is the seat of the German federal government. The modern building complex was constructed between 1997 and 2001 as part of the government's relocation from Bonn to Berlin, based on designs by architects Axel Schultes and Charlotte Frank. As part of the "Band des Bundes" (Ribbon of the Federation), the Chancellery is situated directly on the Spree River and is considered one of the capital's most striking new buildings. With its modern architecture and generous dimensions, the Federal Chancellery is considered the largest government seat in the world.