Rathaus Tempelhof, Administrative building in Tempelhof-Schöneberg, Germany.
The Rathaus Tempelhof is an administrative building in Berlin's Tempelhof-Schöneberg district and shapes the area's character with its 41-meter clock tower. The complex spans multiple stories and houses various municipal offices and departments that serve the district's residents.
Construction began in 1936 and finished in 1938 as part of administrative modernization efforts during that period. The building emerged during a time of major urban transformation in Berlin.
The building displays the visual language of New Objectivity through clean lines and practical forms that felt modern at the time. Visitors can see in its architecture the design intention of an era that wanted to merge beauty with usefulness.
The building is easy to explore from the outside and the clock tower is visible from various points around the district. Visitors should know that this is a working government building with regular office hours and limited public access to certain areas.
A single-story addition from 1969 connects to the main structure while preserving the original form's visual integrity. This adaptation shows how the building adjusted to changing needs across decades.
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