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Innovation in the Arts Across the Tyne...

Known as the Gateshead Glasshouse International Centre for Music and called the "Glasshouse" or the Glass Bubble Building by the Geordies.

 

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The construction of this architectural staple of the Quayside marked a time of resurgence and change for the arts in Newcastle and Gateshead and the site of this giant glass, multi-domed building was once home to a rope and wire factory.

 

Now this elegantly construction of Foster and Partners-designed building has 630 panes of glass and was constructed in 1997 to revitalise Gateshead, by building a state-of-the-art concert venue in the unused industrial area.

 

And also, the building itself is made of specially constructed concrete that has extra air bubbles designed to improve both acoustics and sound proofing.

 

It's a great pity for me, it was not a really good day, with the weather when I composed and framed this capture, from over the River Tyne and was the only way for me to be able to fit and get into all in full frame! Because it is an enormous gigantic building that stands truly well out and is an eye-catching one too!

 

Many thanks for your very kind comments and compliments from you here, my good flickr friends !!!

 

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Uploaded on November 27, 2023
Taken on September 20, 2023