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Neri&Hu reimagine the ostentation of entertainment venues with a wooden Shanghai theatre

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Strategically located along the Huangpu River amidst a skyline of skyscrapers, the New Bund 31 Performing Arts Center emerges as a cultural landmark in Shanghai’s rapidly developing Qiantan area. - Pedro Pegenaute
Upon entering, guests are greeted by a dramatic display of five stacked precast terrazzo arches in the lobby concourse, creating an immediate sense of grandeur and rhythmic movement. - Pedro Pegenaute
The escalator space, crafted entirely from glass blocks, juxtaposes the interior design of the theatre, enveloped in warm oak that extends seamlessly from the stage into the audience areas, providing an aesthetic and acoustic function in the grand theatre. - Pedro Pegenaute

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Client
New Bund 31 Performing Arts Center
Floor Area
17,580 sq-m

The New Bund 31 Performing Arts Center in Shanghai features a 2,500-seat grand theatre and a 1,500-sq-m Black Box Arts Space, positioning it as a key cultural destination in the rapidly evolving Qiantan area.

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