The DEVELOPMENT My photographic encounter with the Tempodrom in Berlin-Kreuzberg happened by chance. It was preceded by a conversation about architectural motifs in Berlin, during which it was mentioned by a photographer friend. I travelled there on foot from the Park am Gleisdreieck due to the construction site. The distinctive white spikes above the treetops could be seen from afar. As soon as I stepped onto the roof terrace, I felt the fascination that this symmetrical construction exerted on me. This series of pictures was taken between 2021 and 2023 and was photographed exclusively with an iPhone. The interplay of perspective, daylight, proximity and distance paints a multi-faceted portrait of this impressive building. The 37 metre high Tempodrom was designed by gmp - Architects von Gerkan, Marg and Partners and impresses with its sculptural form and geometry. The patinated membrane lends the roof a fascinating materiality and emphasises the structural interpretation of the original circus tent. The "white" radiance of the outer shell and the striking jagged crown are reminiscent of the cathedral in Brasília by architect Oscar Niemeyer. "Tent" and "cathedral" therefore describe the shape of the Tempodrom and also reflect its development into one of the capital's most important and popular event venues. It is therefore hardly surprising that these two words can be found in many newspaper and magazine articles.