Sou Fujimoto's 'House of Music' Opens in Budapest City Park

Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto's highly anticipated House of Music has officially opened its doors to the public.The House of Music features a distinct undulating roof inspired by sound waves. The mushroom-like canopy consists of 100 crater-like perforations that allow light to seep through and an underbelly covered in 30,000 gold-colored leaves.Surrounding walls are almost entirely translucent, consisting of 94 custom heat-insulated glass panels, while thin rounded support beams resembling tree trunks are scattered throughout the building, blending in with the natural surroundings outside.The 9,000 square-meter, three-story space features a...