The concept explores the relationship between time and space as an important aspect of the art and architecture of the 20th century. The succession of solid volumes for gallery spaces and alternating voids of natural light for circulation corridors lead to the repeated impression of entering and leaving a building without truly leaving. This scheme also allows for visual permeability on the east-west axis, thus maintaining a connection in between the Kulturforum with Potsdamer Strasse. These long spaces are defined by glass sky-lights, lit after dark with artificial lighting to create assorted color nuances appreciated both from outside as within.

Polished aluminum and burnt clay cladding (ceramic cladding) will also be used as basic materials for the surfaces. The aluminum will be an interesting contrast to the golden mantle of the Philharmonic, while the clay/ceramic cladding, will have a street art expression while recreating the brick color of St. Matthew’s Church.