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CONCEPT
CONCEPT

Addressing the idea that most cultural
institutions only benefit a minority of people
in any given place, Casa da Musica has been
designed so that the building reveals its
contents to the city, and everyone inside also
has breathtaking views of the city and the
sea. The façade is of concrete and glass. The
400mm thick faceted shell of the building
bears the load. It holds the longitudinal
direction and acts as an internal stiffening
diaphragm for providing structural stability.
The Casa da Musica is designed to create
relationship between the concert hall and
the public inside and outside the building.

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