The building's facade of metal tubes rotates over the course of a few minutes. Its three layers of bronze-colored steel piping slowly readjust to reveal glimpses of glass windows and a golden balcony. Scroll through the gallery to see impressive cultural spaces from around the world.
Fosun Foundation, Shanghai by Heatherwick Studio and Foster + Partners —
The building's facade of metal tubes rotates over the course of a few minutes. Its three layers of bronze-colored steel piping slowly readjust to reveal glimpses of glass windows and a golden balcony. Scroll through the gallery to see impressive cultural spaces from around the world.
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Designed by Heatherwick Studio and Foster + Partners, the new Fosun Foundation building lies at the heart of Shanghai's 4.5-million-square-foot Bund Financial Centre development.
Fosun Foundation, Shanghai by Heatherwick Studio and Foster + Partners —
Designed by Heatherwick Studio and Foster + Partners, the new Fosun Foundation building lies at the heart of Shanghai's 4.5-million-square-foot Bund Financial Centre development.
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In 2009, OMA was chosen from 135 bids, from 24 countries, to build the Taipei Performing Arts Center. The unusual structure was celebrated for shunning the 'front-to-back' floor plans typically used in theater design.
Taipei Performing Arts Center, Taiwan by OMA —
In 2009, OMA was chosen from 135 bids, from 24 countries, to build the Taipei Performing Arts Center. The unusual structure was celebrated for shunning the 'front-to-back' floor plans typically used in theater design.
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Completed in 2015, the Harbin Opera House in northern China occupies an area of over 850,000 square feet. The theater is partially lit by a faceted skylight, which was designed to subtly mark the time that passes during opera performances.
Harbin Opera House, China by MAD Architects —
Completed in 2015, the Harbin Opera House in northern China occupies an area of over 850,000 square feet. The theater is partially lit by a faceted skylight, which was designed to subtly mark the time that passes during opera performances.
Iwan Baan
The Heydar Aliyev Center in Baku, Azerbaijan, marks a departure from the city's well-established Soviet-style architecture. The curved exterior is reflective, meaning that its appearance changes significantly throughout the day.
Heydar Aliyev Centre, Azerbaijan by Zaha Hadid Architects —
The Heydar Aliyev Center in Baku, Azerbaijan, marks a departure from the city's well-established Soviet-style architecture. The curved exterior is reflective, meaning that its appearance changes significantly throughout the day.
The Muriel Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts was designed by Safdie Architects and completed in 2011. Sitting between the city's historic warehouse district and its newer entertainment area, the expansive structure offers a 180-degree views of the city. The main hall is illuminated by night, allowing the public to see inside.
Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kansas City by Moshe Safdie —
The Muriel Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts was designed by Safdie Architects and completed in 2011. Sitting between the city's historic warehouse district and its newer entertainment area, the expansive structure offers a 180-degree views of the city. The main hall is illuminated by night, allowing the public to see inside.
Tim Hursley
Maison de la Culture was designed by Le Corbusier as part of a large complex in the French town of Firminy. Completed in 1965, it was also intended to provide seating for a local sports stadium.
Maison de la Culture, France by Le Corbusier —
Maison de la Culture was designed by Le Corbusier as part of a large complex in the French town of Firminy. Completed in 1965, it was also intended to provide seating for a local sports stadium.
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The Frank Gehry-designed performing arts center initially drew criticism for disrupting the traditional aesthetic of the Hudson Valley.
Richard B. Fisher Center, New York by Frank Gehry —
The Frank Gehry-designed performing arts center initially drew criticism for disrupting the traditional aesthetic of the Hudson Valley.
Noah Sheldon
Writers Theatre was completed in 2016 on behalf of a popular theater company based 20 miles north of Chicago. The structure houses a number of black-box theaters and open-air stages, with the lobby doubling as another performance space.
Writers Theatre, Illinois by Studio Gang Architects —
Writers Theatre was completed in 2016 on behalf of a popular theater company based 20 miles north of Chicago. The structure houses a number of black-box theaters and open-air stages, with the lobby doubling as another performance space.
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The Stormen Concert Hall was designed by DRDH Architects and completed in 2014. Constructed between the two main thoroughfares of a small Norwegian town, the building comprises several concert halls and a library, as well as dedicated public space.
Stormen Concert Hall, Norway by DRDH Architects —
The Stormen Concert Hall was designed by DRDH Architects and completed in 2014. Constructed between the two main thoroughfares of a small Norwegian town, the building comprises several concert halls and a library, as well as dedicated public space.
The Guthrie Theater Center is found adjacent to a collection of flour mills that has inspired architects from Walter Gropius to Le Corbusier. A 53-meter cantilever protrudes from the building as a reflection of the neighboring silos.
Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis by Jean Nouvel —
The Guthrie Theater Center is found adjacent to a collection of flour mills that has inspired architects from Walter Gropius to Le Corbusier. A 53-meter cantilever protrudes from the building as a reflection of the neighboring silos.
Sally Wagner