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Casa da Música

A work that stands out for its genius and for the creator's brand. Rem Koolhaas used the materials in an innovative way, emphasising that this matter was “essential”. The materials used include white concrete.
  • Location Porto
  • Construction Period 2005
  • Client Porto 2001/Casa da Música
  • Architecture Project Arq. Rem Koolhaas
  • Engineering Project AFAssociados
  • Construction Area - Auditorium Building 20 136m²
  • White Concrete Volume 17 000m³
  • Grey Concrete Volume 4 000m³
About Casa da Música
“...instead of fighting the inevitable acoustic superiority of this traditional form, we chose to reinvigorate the traditional concert hall by redefining the relationship between the interior and exterior”