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What is the name of the pavilion Johnson designed at Dumbarton Oaks?

  • Pre-Columbian Pavilion

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The Pre-Columbian Pavilion, designed by Philip Johnson, is a structure located at Dumbarton Oaks in Washington, D.C. Completed in 1963, the pavilion houses a collection of pre-Columbian art from Mesoamerica and the Andes. The building's design is characterized by its simple, geometric forms and use of natural materials, such as stone and wood.
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