Max-Planck-Institut für Wissenschaftsgeschichte Berlin

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Dahlem has evolved significantly since the early 20th century, transforming from a royal territory into a prominent scientific center and suburban villa colony south-west of Berlin. This area became home to elite research institutes, including the first facilities of the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gesellschaft, established in 1911, aiming to create a 'German Oxford.' After World War II, Dahlem was selected as the site for the Freie Universität Berlin. In 1994, the Max-Planck-Gesellschaft commissioned a new building for the Institute for the History of Science, completed in 2004/05 by Stuttgart architects Marion Dietrich-Schake, Hans-Jürgen Dietrich, and Thomas Tafel. The design respects the 1930s architecture of the surrounding area, with the institute's height harmonizing with two-storey homes. The structure comprises eight connected, pavilion-like sections, minimizing its urban impact. A spacious courtyard with old chestnut trees serves as the heart of the complex, with the library strategically positioned around it. Extensively glazed walls offer views into the library, ensuring visibility and accessibility to its essential resources. Architectural historian Andreas Schätzke and renowned architectural photographer Reinhard Görner, both based in Berlin, contribute to the understanding and appreciation of this architectural evolution.