Opéra Nouvel, Lyon, France, 2014
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A soprano's eye view of futuristic, dramatic and ornate opera houses
3. Opéra Nouvel, Lyon, France, 2014
Architect Jean Nouvel was responsible for refurbishing the original 19th century theatre. He retained many of the building’s classical facades, but largely replaced its interiors and doubled its height with the addition of a soaring, semicircular drum roof. Glazed at either end, the addition introduces a decidedly modern element to the traditional building. Photo: © David Leventi
