Concourse

Wrapping around the front and sides is a spectacular glazed concourse providing unrivalled views of a vibrant cityscape and the river Tyne, incorporating The Sir Michael Straker Café, The Squires Lounge, Brasserie and ExploreMusic.

Architectural glass artist Kate Maestri was commissioned by Gateshead Council to design the 200m coloured glass balustrade that runs along the front of the Concourse. It is made up of 101 panels in total, is 200 metres long and weighs 8,224 kilos, or in musical terms, it is the same in length as 611 violins, 15 grand pianos or 2 Northern Sinfonia orchestras. The panels were designed to introduce colour and connect the Concourse to the public walkways on the outside of the building.

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