The Tempodrom in Berlin, Germany is an architectural landmark known for its unique folded plate roof structure. Originally constructed in 1980 as a circus tent, it was rebuilt in 2001 with a permanent stainless steel frame and concrete structure. The multi-purpose performance venue has three spaces, including a large arena under a striking 37 meter high glazed roof. Designed by Gerkan, Marg and Partners, the building achieves sustainability through efficient insulation and daylighting. Its distinctive folded plate roof design traces back to when it was first founded by Irene Moessinger in 1980 as a circus tent on Potsdamer Platz in Berlin.

1. PNEUMATIC STRUCTURE –FOLDED PLATE
TEMPODROM ,BERLIN, GERMANY
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION & MATERIALS – 7
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RIZWI MAM
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2. TEMPODROM (FOLDED PLATE
STRUCTURE)
 An Architectural Wonder
 The Tempodrom rises behind the
fragment of the old terminus and the
football field nearby like a fantastic
cathedral.
 Its 35-meter high roof
consists of both sharp edges,
pointing happily towards the sky,
and softly contoured planes.
 White and visionary, this building is reminiscent of
expressionist architecture which was on trend in
the beginning of the last century.

3. *ARCHITECTS ,LOCATION &
OTHER DETAILS
 The area of the Tempodrom reaches 12,500 m2. It
accommodates three performance spaces — namely two
circular arenas:-
 the Liquidrom, as well as
 a bar.
*Architect(s)Gerkan, Marg and Partners
*Structural engineerSchlaich Bergermann
Partner
*Civil engineerKrentel
*LocationKreuzbergCoordinates52°30′06
″N 13°22′52″ECoordinates: 52°30′06″N
13°22′52″EOwnerKPS-Gruppe
*Capacity3,500 (Big Arena), 400 (Small
Arena)
*ConstructionOpened1 May 1980
Renovated1999–2001

4. The Tempodrom - From a Usual Tent to a
Concrete One
*Established in 1980 as a circus tent
on Potsdamer Platz and after various
re-locations, rebuilt in 2001 on the
grounds of the former Anhalter
Bahnhof in a new form, today the
building offers a variety of use and
design possibilities.
*This building is a multipurpose event
venue in Berlin, Germany .
*Founded by Irene Moessinger, it
opened in 1980 next to the *Berlin Wall
on the west side of Potsdamer Platz,
housed in a large circus tent.
* After several changes of location it is
now housed in a permanent building in
the Kreuzberg neighborhood.

5. MATERIALS USED IN CONSTRUCTION
1. STAINLESS STEEL FRAME
2. CONCRETE

6. STEEL FRAME SKELETON
The steel structure is one of the main types of building structures.
Because of characteristic steel - high strength, lightweight,
excellent overall rigidity, and strong deformability. So it is
especially suitable for large-span, super-high and super-heavy
buildings. The steel structure is a steel beam, column, truss, and
other components made of section steel and steel plate, and
welds, bolts, or rivets connect each component or part.

7. From a Usual Tent to a Concrete One
CONCRETE OVER STEEL FRAME
High grade of concrete is used over the stainless
steel braced frame structure.
In 1980, the nurse Irene Moessinger
became a rich heiress: Irene’s father
left her an 800,000 mark inheritance.
The woman spent all the money on
fulfilling a lifelong dream. She
purchased a circus tent, set it on
Potsdamer Platz, and opened a venue
there. This was the first version of the
Tempodrom.
CONCEPT : Why the Tempodrom has such
an Original Shape ?

8. Salient features of Tempodrom structure
*The most striking feature
from the outside is the 37
m roofing of the Large
Arena which allows
daylight into the interior
through its glazed
opening at the top.
*Eco-sustainability was a prime requirement from the start.
Floors, walls, ceilings and the pavilion roof provide improved
thermal insulation.
*This ultimate wellness center has a round 13 m diameter
pool under a domed concrete shell, again with a central
glazed roof light.

9. THANK YOU
M AZHAR NUMANI