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Old Posted May 18, 2007, 3:47 PM
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Construction of National Grand Theater "Eggshell" completed

Responsible for the construction of National Grand Theater, Beijing No.2 city-construction Co. released the news on the 16th of May, The contruction of two southern and northern exits were almost finished. Between them, a big arch bridge will be built up. At present, it is estimated that National theater will recruit more than 315 staffs.

National Theater was designed by the French architect, Paulo Andrew.

According to French architect Paul Andrew, after the construction is completed, the Grand Theater will look like a huge green park with an oval and silver grand theater encircled by green water. The shell, made of titanium metal and glass together with day and night lights will add radiance and beauty to each other, and have fast-changing colors. The surroundings of the Grand Theater are semi-transparent, golden netted glass walls. People can see the sky inside the building through its dome. Some people describe the complete Grand Theater as "a crystal drop of water", other people call it a "big egg shell" or "boiled egg".

Covering a total area of 118,900 square meters, the Grand Theater has a total floor space of 149,500 square meters. It is equipped with accessory facilities including halls for opera, music, drama, art exhibitions, as well as an art exchange center, and audio and video store. Opera, dancing and ballet will be mainly presented in the opera hall, which can accommodate an audience of 2,416. The Music Hall, which can accommodate 2,017, will mainly present large orchestral work and folk music. Drama and local opera including Peking opera will be staged in the drama hall.

At the northern side of the Grand Theater there will be an underground parking lot, which can hold almost 1,000 motor vehicles and 1,400 more bicycles. It can be used as an accessory facility for the Grand Theater and as a public facility in the Tian'anmen Square area.

It will be China's top arts performance center and a first class art palace.

(Sorry for some of my poor translation work).

(source: Creader News)

National Grand Theater will open to the public soon


Which one is more spectabulous, Forbidden City or National Grand Theater?


Lake circulated around National Grand Theater.


People's Congress Hall next to National Grand Theater
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Old Posted Apr 9, 2008, 6:20 AM
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i can see why the local residents complained about this design. you have beautiful ancient chinese buildings and gardens and juxtaposed against this is a big metallic space-age egg this sticks out like a big pimple. i dont think this was an appropriate design for 'a national theater' especially in this location. this would've been appropriate for a sports stadium instead.
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Old Posted May 17, 2008, 2:49 AM
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What does it look like from the inside?
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Old Posted Mar 12, 2009, 1:11 PM
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This building would be better in other places...
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