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logo 11/27/2024 9:34:06 PM     
Floating event space forms glimmering fish eye in a Norwegian fjord 
By Adam Williams NO Source: newatlas 9/13/2022

In an interesting example of a building's overall design reflecting its purpose comes a fish eye-shaped floating event space that's dedicated to salmon farming. The aptly named Salmon Eye is finished in 9,500 stainless steel scales that shine brightly in the sunlight and are meant to resemble the fish's silvery skin.
 

The Salmon Eye was created by Danish studio Kvorning Design and is situated in the Hardangerfjord, in western Norway. The structure is based on top of a floating platform and weighs 1,256 tons. It reaches a height of 14.55 m (almost 50 ft), while it's rated to withstand waves of up to 4 m (13 ft) in height.

 
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