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Also known as Bernhard Hans Henry Scharoun, Hans Bernhard Scharoun, Hannes Scharoun

German architect (1893-1972)

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Born
1893
Died
1972
Works
3

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  • Vom Stadt-Wesen und Architekt-Sein
  • The Berlin Philharmonic Concert Hall, Berlin, West Germany, 1956, 1960-63
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Instance of
human
Given name
Hans
Gender
male
Citizenship
Germany
Place of birth
Bremen
Place of death
West Berlin
Occupation
urban planner
Languages spoken
German
Conflict
World War I
Image
Hans Scharoun.jpg
Work location
Waidmannslust
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date of birth
1893-09-20
date of death
1972-11-25
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name in native language
Hans Scharoun
has works in the collection
Museum of Modern Art
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Encyclopedic overview

Hans Scharoun (1966) Berliner Philharmonie Bernhard Hans Henry Scharoun ( German: [hans ʃaˈʁuːn] ; 20 September 1893 – 25 November 1972) was a German architect best known for designing the Berliner Philharmonie (home to the Berlin Philharmonic) and the Schminke House in Löbau, Saxony. He was an important exponent of organic and expressionist architecture.

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