new photographs show snhetta's shanghai grand opera house take shape
Briefly

The Shanghai Grand Opera House, set to open in 2025, is designed by Snøhetta in collaboration with ECADI. Located in the Expo Houtan neighborhood along the Huangpu River, the structure showcases a spiraling roofline and layered terraces. A public rooftop promenade will offer visitors year-round access and views of the skyline. The interior features multiple auditoriums adapted for various performances, with design elements inspired by traditional folding fans to evoke dance and facilitate fluid movement among audiences. The interior atmosphere balances warmth and intimacy through careful material selections and lighting.
The Shanghai Grand Opera House, designed by Snøhetta with ECADI, features a spiraling roofline and layered terraces, creating a monumental cultural landmark along the Huangpu River.
The opera house's rooftop serves as a public promenade, offering panoramic views of the river and city skyline, while integrating with its surrounding environment through landscaped edges.
Inside, the design references traditional folding fans, creating fluid movement among audience spaces and providing three auditoriums for a wide range of performances.
The main hall is tailored for opera and symphonic work, complemented by smaller venues that promote a sense of intimacy and clarity through warm finishes and measured lighting.
Read at designboom | architecture & design magazine
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