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Zhuhai Opera House
Zhuhai Opera House
Zhuhai, China
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Zhuhai Opera House
Zhuhai, China
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STATUS
Built
YEAR
2017
SIZE
25,000 sqft - 100,000 sqft
Nestled on an island by the shore, the Zhuhai Opera House is a testament to the harmonious convergence of architecture and nature. Here, where the surging Pearl River flows into the South China Sea and calms, the daily spectacle of the confluence of river and sea, with its rhythmic ebb and flow of tides, unfolds. The architecture is designed to humbly acknowledge its role within the vast natural landscape, integrating seamlessly with the ocean and land without disrupting the natural forces that have been shaped over millions of years. It becomes, in essence, an integral part of nature itself.
Spanning a total construction area of 59,000 square meters, the opera house comprises a 1,550-seat main opera hall, a 550-seat multi-functional theater, and a 350-seat open-air amphitheater. Its overall silhouette is gracefully outlined by fluid, nature-inspired curves that stretch along the horizontal plane, imparting a sense of lightness and dynamism. The site layout draws inspiration from the serene moment at dusk when the tide recedes and the moon begins to rise, as the sea and sky merge into a profound depth. This evokes the poetic imagery of "In spring the river rises as high as the sea, and with the river’s rise the moon uprises bright." capturing the essence of nature's tranquility and grandeur.
From the iconic Lovers' Road in Zhuhai, from the Lingdingyang where the Pearl River meets the sea, and from the bridge connecting the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the opera house emerges as a pure and elegant form, blending seamlessly with the sea and sky. Its volume is enveloped like a semi-transparent gauze, appearing light and ethereal, creating a natural transition from the surrounding environment to the architectural form. The entire interior is bathed in a dramatic atmosphere crafted by light, where sunlight, moonlight, and theater lighting intermingle through the building's skin, filling the space with tranquility and tension.
Spanning a total construction area of 59,000 square meters, the opera house comprises a 1,550-seat main opera hall, a 550-seat multi-functional theater, and a 350-seat open-air amphitheater. Its overall silhouette is gracefully outlined by fluid, nature-inspired curves that stretch along the horizontal plane, imparting a sense of lightness and dynamism. The site layout draws inspiration from the serene moment at dusk when the tide recedes and the moon begins to rise, as the sea and sky merge into a profound depth. This evokes the poetic imagery of "In spring the river rises as high as the sea, and with the river’s rise the moon uprises bright." capturing the essence of nature's tranquility and grandeur.
From the iconic Lovers' Road in Zhuhai, from the Lingdingyang where the Pearl River meets the sea, and from the bridge connecting the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the opera house emerges as a pure and elegant form, blending seamlessly with the sea and sky. Its volume is enveloped like a semi-transparent gauze, appearing light and ethereal, creating a natural transition from the surrounding environment to the architectural form. The entire interior is bathed in a dramatic atmosphere crafted by light, where sunlight, moonlight, and theater lighting intermingle through the building's skin, filling the space with tranquility and tension.
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