Elegant
is the best word to describe this building. It is
stately, clean, uncomplicated, but still classical
in appearance. In fact, its original architect, Carl
Engel described it as having "an elegance" in one
of his last known letters before his death. Engel
died before his building was completed. His successor
changed some elements of the construction, but not
the central theme – a Greek cross floor plan, and
façade reminiscent of early Greek architecture. The
four corner towers are the work of Ernst Lohrmann
who completed the structure.
