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The Sage Gateshead cost £70 million.
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The unique curved roof contains 3,043 stainless steel panels and 250 glass panels.
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If laid flat, it would cover over 12,000 square metres.
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It took 4,000 construction workers over two million man-hours to build.
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During the construction, 33 of the 54 subcontractors were from the North East.
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Over 20,000 cubic metres of concrete were poured into The Sage Gateshead.
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The Sage Gateshead contains more steel than the destroyer HMS Newcastle.
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1,650 piles had to be driven into the Tyne Gorge to support the building's weight.
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The building covers over 8,000 square metres.
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The opening night marked the end of 8 years planning and research by Gateshead Council.
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The Sage Gateshead is twice the height of The Angel of the North.
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Hall One has seating for up to 1,750 people, it has no straight surfaces to ensure the best acoustics.
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Hall Two is a unique ten-sided performance space seating up to 400 people.
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The handrails include braille directions for the benefit of blind visitors.
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The eco-friendly design channels air currents to provide natural air conditioning.
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Over 600,000 people are expected to visit the building in its first year.
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It is estimated that The The Sage Gateshead will create 800 new jobs.