Chinese folding fan inspires epic opera house build, 6 years in the making
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Shanghai Grand Opera House, covering 146,000 square meters across a 6-year build, opened to the public as the centerpiece of an arts precinct reviving the Expo 2010 site. Designed by Snøhetta and East China Architectural Design & Research Institute, the complex serves dual purpose as both performance venue and public space with an observation deck overlooking the Huangpu River.
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