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While the interconnected landscape of the
buildings and exterior spaces that comprise
the campus of the Bihar Museum in Patna
co-exist with the extant site, the design and
material technology of the structure act as
symbolic links between the past and the future37
Courtesy Opolis
This spread: The exterior of the Bihar
Museum comprises weathering (Corten)
steel, a strong, durable material that
createsa dignified contrast to the
surrounding greenery and symbolises
both India’s historical achievements in
metallurgy and its current prominence
within the international steel industry. It
is supplemented with stone, terracotta,
and glass finishes