Designed by Dutch architects Mecanoo, the extraordinary architecture of Weiwuying is inspired by the sinuous canopy created by clusters of banyan trees commonly found in the region. The single sweeping building covers a surface area of 35 acres (141,000 sqm) and is set in the spectacular 116-acre (470,000 sqm) subtropical park in the heart of Kaohsiung, making it the world?s largest performing arts centre under one roof as well as Taiwan?s most significant cultural investment in a generation. It incorporates five state of the art performance spaces: a 2,236-seat Opera House, a 1,981-seat Concert Hall, a 1,210-seat Playhouse, a 434-seat Recital Hall and an Outdoor Theater linking the building to the park.

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Architects: Mecanoo

Location: Fengshan District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
Local Architect: Archasia Design Group

Client: Preparatory Office of The Wei-Wu-Ying Center for the Arts of the Ministry of Culture, Taiwan

Founding Partner & Creative Director : Francine Houben

Artistic And Executive Director: Chien Wen-Pin

Area: 141000.0 m2

Project Year: 2018

Photographs: Iwan Baan

Structural Engineer: Supertech

Mechanical Engineer: Yuan Tai

Electrical Engineer: Heng Kai

Acoustic Consultant: Xu-Acoustique

Theatre System: Waagner-Biro

Theatre Consultant: Theateradvies

Lighting Consultant: CMA lighting

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