In Photos: Awesome Glass Buildings Around the World

National Centre for the Performing Arts, China

A futuristic-looking ellipsoid dome in Beijing, the building serves several functions—from a concert hall to an opera house. Made of glass and titanium, the structure is surrounded by a man-made lake.

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Sage Gateshead, England

A popular concert venue and a center for musical education, Sage Gateshead has hosted some of the biggest names in music. It was designed by London-based architect firm Foster + Partners and can accommodate over 2,200 people across its two stages. The building has a curved structure and is built primarily from glass and stainless steel.

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Palais des congrès de Montréal, Canada

Inaugurated in May 1983, the convention center has 200,000 square feet (18,581 square meters) of space, 65 meeting rooms and is host to several important events, such as the Montreal International Auto Show.

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