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the building is topped with a series of sweeping canopies

seating surrounds the stage in tiers

the building’s focal point is its concert hall

public spaces surrounding the concert hall have been designed as flexible volumes

volumes are filled with bright natural light

the sweeping roof lines are visible internally

concrete, glass, and timber have been used internally

the building is broken down into volumes, which become smaller towards the perimeter of the site

the complex has been designed to be as welcoming and inviting as possible

the cultural complex is located in tsuruoka, a city on japan’s northwest coast

all images ? SANAA

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