Shanghai Oriental Art Center, Performing arts center in Pudong district, Shanghai, China
The Shanghai Oriental Art Center spans 39,694 square meters with five connected hemispherical halls shaped like a butterfly orchid when viewed from above.
French architect Paul Andreu designed this cultural center, which began construction in 2002 and opened its doors on December 31, 2004.
The center contains three performance spaces: a 1,979-seat concert hall, a 1,054-seat opera hall, and a 330-seat music hall for diverse presentations.
The facility offers monthly free admission days, student discounts on tickets, and maintains regular exhibitions in its 250-square-meter exhibition space.
The concert hall features a specialized pipe organ manufactured by Rieger Pipe Organ from Austria, enhancing the musical capabilities of the venue.
Location: Shanghai
Inception: December 31, 2004
Architects: Paul Andreu
Official opening: July 1, 2005
Website: http://shoac.com.cn
GPS coordinates: 31.22495,121.53690
Latest update: March 25, 2025 11:56
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