The Plaza of Herzog & de Meuron’s Elbphilharmonie has opened to the public. The concert hall’s observation deck, located 37 meters (121 feet) above ground level, is designed around a public square concept and is accessed via a 82 meter (269 foot) long, curving escalator, providing visitors to panoramic views of the city and harbor.

To mark the event, the Elbphilharmonie has released a new set of photographs by Iwan Baan, showing off the newly completed interior spaces. The full building is set to officially open to the public on January 11 and 12, 2017.

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Save this picture! Grand Hall Foyer. Image © Iwan Baan

Save this picture! Grand Hall Foyer. Image © Iwan Baan

Save this picture! Grand Hall Foyer. Image © Iwan Baan

Save this picture! Foyer Kleiner Saal. Image © Iwan Baan

Save this picture! Grand Hall Foyer. Image © Iwan Baan

Save this picture! Grand Hall Foyer. Image © Iwan Baan

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