架构师提供的文本描述。这座高70米的档案馆高耸在历史悠久的砖房里，从砖墙的正面可以看出它与古老的墙壁是不同的。

Text description provided by the architects. The archive tower that rises 70 metres high out of the historic brick warehouse is distinguished from the old walls by its brick facade.

 © Thomas Mayer

(Thomas Mayer)

作为国家记忆的新文化功能被赋予一个适当的信封。在建筑方面，加法与现有建筑相结合，但不削弱两者的独立性。

The new cultural function as the memory of the state is given an appropriate envelope. In architectural terms the addition blends with the existing building but without weakening the independence of either.

 Second Floor Plan

二层平面图