And then this strip of metal is fixed to the upper cornices of the columns an impressive 6 metres up, by connecting rods, so as to give the illusion of magic, space and uninterrupted views. The glass itself is held in place by a single strip of bent metal that runs round the curves following the contours of the building. And it is here as you first see the north west facade you will get the first glimpse of the very contemporary design with curved glass running in between each pillar. Of course, it is not magic, and the space utilised in which to house the restaurant is located where horse-drawn carriages used to draw up, to drop off the ticket holders when this opera venue in Paris first opened. In fact, the restaurant was not allowed to touch any of the walls, pillars or the ceiling of the original Palais Garnier structure, which means that the truly contemporary character of the l’Opera restaurant in Paris has no visible structure and is held in place as if by magic. Creating this space to protect the history of the Palais Garnier, meant there were some very severe restrictions in place that had to be met, which was one of the reasons why none of other past projects had ever been started.
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