Wuxi Grand Theatre by PES-Architects

WUXI – Inspired by Chinese and Finnish design, PES-Architects created a butterfly-like performance centre resting on a man-made peninsula in Wuxi, China.
A terraced stone plinth and eight enormous roof wings give the impression of a butter
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