Jean-Marie Tjibaou Kanak 
Cultural Centre
Nouméa, New Caledonia
1992
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
 
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- The curved walls are composed of three diaphragms:  system of louvres,
   a laminated wood partition, and a bamboo partition
- This filters light and sounds of the forest
- The shells 'catch' the wind and provide natural ventilation


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