[ 4K ] Sony Center Berlin I Walking Tour I Potsdamer Platz I Germany

#SonyCenter #Berlin #Potsdamerplatz The Sony Center is a Sony-sponsored complex of eight building located at the Potsdamer Platz in Berlin, Germany designed by Helmut Jahn. It opened in 2000 and houses Sony’s German headquarters. In the early 20th century, the site was originally home to Berlin’s bustling city center. During World War II, it was the location of the infamous Nazi People’s Court. Most of the buildings in its vicinage were destroyed or damaged during World War II. From 1961 onwards, most of the area became part of the “No Man’s Land“ of the Berlin Wall, resulting in the destruction of the remaining buildings. After the fall of the Berlin Wall on 9 November 1989, the square became the focus of attention again, as a large (some 60 hectares), attractive location in the heart of a major European capital city had suddenly become available. As part of a redevelopment effort for the area, the space was to be developed. In 1992, Sony acquired the 30,000-square-