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| Born | (1882-05-11)May 11, 1882 |
| Died | May 17, 1958(1958-05-17) (aged 76) |
| Nationality | German |
| Occupation | Architect |
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Hugo Häring (11 May 1882 – 17 May 1958) was a Germanarchitect and architectural writer best known for his writings on "organic architecture", and as a figure in architectural debates aboutfunctionalism in the 1920s and 1930s, though he had an important role as an expressionist architect.
Häring was born inBiberach an der Riß, in theKingdom of Württemberg. A student of the greatTheodor Fischer, he took the view that each building should be uniquely developed according to the specific demands of the site and client. Few of Häring's designs were built but he was a strong influence on his friend and colleagueHans Scharoun. One built design was a contribution to theSiemensstadt housing project in Berlin from 1929 through 1931, which was master-planned by Scharoun.
Häring was a founding member of bothThe Ring andCIAM. He was married to actressEmilia Unda in 1918. the couple later divorced and he married actress Roma Bahn in 1950. He died inGöppingen, aged 76.
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