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As seen on Home & Garden Television. Check your local TV guide for the time and date of the airing of "The Best of German Design."

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Our visit to the Bauhaus, a place many consider the birthplace of modern design.

Creative use of roof space to create sliding glass panels in living area of loft apartment.

 For information concerning this installation contact: Heike Muehlahus at: Tel 011-49-30-691-89-64.


Our visit to the Herbert Herr Cuckoo Clock Factory was very interesting. German's are known for their marvelous woodworking skills. This tradition began in 1730. For more information contact Claus Herr at: Tel 011-49-7722-42-68. Fax: 011-49-7722-59-27. Claus Herr can also be seen here in his famous Cuckoo Clock Factory (bottom right).

Designer Heike Muehlhaus one of Berlin's most respected designers has created a contemporary house on top of an historic building. Her use of materials and space is inspiring. Contact information: Tel: 011-49-30-691-89-64. Fax: 011-49-30-694-38-93.
Brandenburg Gate: Architecture and design inspiration is growing at a rapid pace in Berlin today. As a matter of fact, it is called Europe's largest construction site.

For convenience and luxury accommodations I recommend the Kempinski Hotel Bristol in Berlin. Tel: 011-49-30-884-34-0 , Fax: 011-49-30-883-6075. Their breakfast buffet is delightful. Ask for a table by the window.

A garden and palace you must visit is Sanssouci, in the village of Potsdam, just outside Berlin. The famous palace was the summer home of Frederick the Great. Sanssouci is one of the most renowned gardens in the world. (Up there with Versailles.) The fountains alone are worth a visit. Contact them at: Tel: 011-49-331-969-4319. Fax: 011-49-331-969-4102.
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