House of World Cultures
Also known as Haus der Kulturen der Welt
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DirectionsBerliners call it the "pregnant oyster", a parabolic concrete roof that curves upward at both ends, cantilevering 20 meters beyond its supports to create a dramatic undulating profile reflected in the surrounding pool. Hugh Stubbins designe …
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