House style. Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. AJ 2/9.12.99
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Current
Supplement
Building Supplement
Abstract
Full description of the restoration of Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, detailing the historical and political context; the urban setting; the external appearance; the new public space created in the Floral Hall, and the auditorium and flytower. Describes the new Studio Theatre, the new dressing rooms, the new ballet studios, and the new opera rehearsal room. Working detail of a steel and oak staircase. Costs analysis given.
Subjects
- Building types
- Entertainment/refreshment facilities
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First produced in 1895, the Architects' Journal features comprehensive building studies, and in-depth technical articles.
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