The Military History Museum, currently under construction, will become the official central museum of the German Armed Forces and will house an exhibition area amounting to around 216,000 square feet, becoming Germany’s largest museum The new extension was designed by cutting a wedge through the structural order of the arsenal, giving the museum a place for reflection about organized violence. The 140-ton wedge of glass, concrete and steel will intersect the 130 year old original museum building. A 30 meter (98 feet) high viewing platform at the peak of the wedge will be the highlight of the new extension, providing breathtaking views of Dresden. The new extension gives a fundamental re-orientation to the existing building by opening up the view to the historical center of Dresden. Additionally, it’s soaring presence above the roof of the original building, creates an indication of the museum’s modernization to the outside world.