The Reichstag in Berlin was constucted to house the Reichstag (the first parliament of the German Empire). It housed the Reichstag until 1933, until it was severly damanged in a fire. The Reichstag became the seat of the German parliament again in 1999 after a reconstruction by the British architect Norman Foster.
Often, I feel the contrast between 'old and new' can be forced, look and contrived. However the Reichstag is complimented by the modern additions, creating a tasteful clash of old/new.
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