As the smallest mainland city in the Greater Bay Area (GBA), Zhuhai has always punched above its weight, and with its new stylish Zhuhai Jinwan Civic Art Centre which opened to the public on 16 November, Macao’s immediate neighbour solidifies its status as a vibrant regional hub.
Located in Zhuhai’s Jinwan district, the landmark – designed by Zaha Hadid Architects – combines a 1,200-seat grand theatre, a 500-seat black box theatre, an art museum and a science museum. These various institutions are positioned symmetrically around a central plaza.
Eye-catching is an apt description for the facility, which features a streamlined, latticed roof canopy inspired by the V-formation of migratory birds. It is also situated in the middle of an artificial lake, meaning that visitors must cross one of the bridges on either side of the structure to enter or exit.
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In designing the building, the architects also sought to make the building as sustainable as possible through the inclusion of natural lighting, solar shading, thermal insulation and energy-saving systems.
The Zhuhai Jinwan Civic Art Centre is an instant icon, in other words. Check out the photos below and see for yourself.
