Saturday, January 31, 2015

Oslo Opera House: Exterior Photographs

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[1] "The Carpet"- The main roof and other exterior areas of the building are covered in Carrara marble that have a textured surface to provide grip for shoes and have been placed diagonally so that the dirt can run off, allowing the surface to keep looking pristine. 

[2] Norwegian-Weaving Designed Panels 

Sources: 

"Oslo Opera House / Snohetta." ArchDaily. N.p., 07 May 2008. Web. 02 Feb. 2015.

"Oslo Opera House - Snøhetta." Oslo Opera House - Snøhetta. N.p., 21 Apr. 2008. Web. 02 Feb. 2015.

Davey, Peter. "Grand Opera: Opera House, Oslo, Norway." Architectural review223.1336 (2008): 36-45. Web. 2 Feb. 2015.