The 3,890t steel came from the company’s site in Dalton, North Yorkshire.
The Philharmonie de Paris was designed by French architect Jean Nouvel to create a dedicated music facility, offices, library and exhibition space. The design of the exterior was limited by a maximum height restriction and size of plot.
Acoustics also played a key role in defining strict requirements for the auditorium so that no member of the audience should be more than 100ft away from the conductor.
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