It was built by Hugh Stubbins as american contribution to the "Interbau"1957, the famous Building and urbanism Exhibition where the best western Architects showed their vision of future architecture in West Berlin.
I just love the shape of this building, there is a lot of light coming in which makes the ambience change during the day, and it's so timelessly modern.
There is always something going on: art exhibitions, concerts, discussions, movies, theatre.. The atmosphere of the house is very open, people can just walk through and visit, and the programme often aims to make the visitor think about the world he lives in, problems of globalisation, sustainability and other moral and ethical issues.
The
Haus der Kulturen der Welt organizes several festivals that take place
every year, like the Transmediale, Wassermusik, Worldtronics and the
Youth Section of the "Berlinale" Film Festival.There is a beautiful terrace with a wonderful view over the river Spree and the Kanzleramt.
The Restaurant "Auster"(referring to the surname of the Congress Hall "pregnant Oyster" because of its shape) at the river Spree is also always worth a visit
My special Tipp: On mondays the Entrance to the exhibition is free!
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Really great article!
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