Zaha Hadid Architects completes waterfront performing arts centre in Guangdong inspired by Cantonese opera costumes
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Starr Charles
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Summary
UK studio Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has completed the Songshan Lake Exhibition and Performance Center in Guangdong, China. The waterfront venue features three swooping, interconnected volumes inspired by traditional Cantonese opera costumes. It houses a 1,200-seat Grand Theatre, an exhibition hall, and a multipurpose hall, with a design that "crescendos and flares" toward the lake.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThe design crescendos and flares toward the lake, creating a dynamic silhouette that echoes the flowing ribbons of traditional Cantonese opera costumes.
The interconnected volumes create a seamless dialogue between the building and its waterfront setting.
The Songshan Lake Exhibition and Performance Center establishes a new cultural landmark for the Greater Bay Area.
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