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- The Snøhetta architects used three main materials in designing Oslo Opera House: stone, wood and metal. The principal stone used in the construction is the characteristic white marble from Carrara in Italy. The wood used in the foyer, public galleries and the Main House is oak, while the metal facades on the roof are aluminium.
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Material used. The Snøhetta architects used three main materials in designing Oslo Opera House: stone, wood and metal. The principal stone used in the construction is the characteristic white marble from Carrara in Italy.
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Aug 6, 2012 · The rooftop of the Opera House consists of 36,000 slabs of white Italian marble. Known as The Carpet, it’s become a popular outdoor meeting spot during sunny weather. << More architecture stars...
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