This reminded me of the old Kanzlerbungalow in Bonn.
https://www.baukunst-nrw.de/en/projects/Kanzlerbungalow-Chancellor’s-bungalow--259.htm
5-minute video:
https://www.german-architects.com/de/architecture-news/reviews/die-bonner-republik
Erhard wanted something open, modern and modest. A deliberate and demonstrative break from palatial mansions and, God forbid, the Neue Reichskanzlei. Architecture as a political statement.
But it wasn’t really designed for a family with children. Which was fine for couples like the Erhards, the Kiesingers and the Schmidts, and it’s why Willy Brandt used it only for ceremonial events. Kohl, being the cheapskate that he was, made his family live there.
The glass wall facing the Rhine was a bulletproof addition in the late 1970ies when West Germany had a spot of bother with domestic terrorists. But at least they chose something transparent.
The bungalow is open to the public as part of the Haus der Geschichte - or is scheduled to be open next year after the ongoing renovation work is finished. I’m almost positive that it will be within the original timeframe and budget.
