snøhetta wins competition to design the new xingtai grand theater in china
snøhetta announces its success in a recent competition to design the xingtai grand theater in china. the winning project, which forms part of a new masterplan for the hebei province, intends to create a new cultural beacon for the rapidly modernizing city of xingtai. combining contemporary architecture with ancient eastern chinese philosophy, the first-prize scheme strives to provide for the burgeoning area while respecting the traditions of one of china?s oldest cities.
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?xingtai is looking towards the future while remaining grounded in its rich history?, says snøhetta founder kjetil trædal thorsen. ?the grand theater is an important cultural initiative to carry forward this city?s legacy and culture.?
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 the program of the proposed intervention includes not only the huge theater itself, but also a science and technology museum, a circular event plaza and a central ?eco-park?, creating a generous space of interaction and creativity within a ?grand circle promenade?. expressed as a sweeping circular form, this promenade works to link all the different functions while providing an expansive public space for local residents or visitors to enjoy the space around the grand theater without necessarily being a ticket-holder.
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the architecture is inspired by the ancient eastern chinese philosophy of ?tian yuan di fang?, which refers to a round sky and square earth. the round sky represents organic moving elements, such as the moon and the stars...
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