PIERRE-BOULEZ-SAAL

BERLIN, GERMANY
2017

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The Pierre-Boulez-Saal is the insertion of a new function into an existing, historic structure - a scenery warehouse once
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BUILDING DETAILS
Location Französische Straße 33D
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Stage Floor: Alaskan Yellow Cedar
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BERLIN, GERMANY
2017