The Shanghai Grand Theatre, completed as the first Western-style theatre in Chinese architectural history, symbolises the blend of Eastern and Western elements. Its ship-shaped roof, made with steel nearly equal in weight to the Eiffel Tower, and the innovative glass facade introduce modern design into a cultural building. The theatre’s design inherits the form of classical Chinese pavilions while embracing advanced architectural concepts and technologies, creating a majestic and emblematic structure that links ancient and modern aesthetics.
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Type
Cultural Centre
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Location
Shanghai, China
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Year of design
1998
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Material
Thassos Marble
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Usage
Exterior, Interior
