The random patterns of oak slats also bring warmth to the galleries and passageways. Capturing light and shadows, the golden oak suggests a gently glowing fire.
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Oslo Opera House in Oslo, Norway
By Jackie Craven, About.com Guide
Move Through Golden Corridors at the Oslo Opera House
Oslo Opera House Gallery
Photo © Jackie Craven
Moving through glowing wooden corridors at the Oslo Opera House has been compared to the sensation of gliding inside a musical instrument. This is an apt metaphor: the narrow oak slats that form the walls help modulate sound. They absorb noise in passageways and enhance acoustics inside the main theater.
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