The New World Symphony's orchestral academy designed by Frank Gehry opened yesterday in Miami Beach, Florida. Called New World Centre, the building includes a 756-seat performance hall surrounded by 'sails' that reflect sound and act as projection screens. The 80 foot-high glass curtain wall displays activity within to the surrounding neighbourhood and is designed to invite passers-by to enter the
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