When did Guangzhou Opera House reach architectural completion?

The Guangzhou Opera House is a "double pebble" structure washed away by the Pearl River, designed by Zaha Hadid. The complex features a custom molded glass-fiber reinforced gypsum (GFRC) interior that allows for continuous, fluid surfaces. The main 1,800-seat auditorium is asymmetrical to optimize acoustics and views, utilizing the latest sound technology within its organic form. It is considered a monument to the new millennium in China.

Location

Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

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Timeline

Project Phases

built

Recognition

Best Public Project: Honor Award — 2012
Lubetkin Prize (Shortlist) — 2011

AI insights

Last updated 6 months ago· Confidence 95%

Scores

Complexity: High

Innovation: High

Execution risk: High

Sustainability: Low

Classifications

Budget tier: High

Client type: Public

Delivery model: Unknown

Maturity: Built

Discipline focus

Architecture

Acoustics

Interior-design

Parametric-design

Constraints detected

Urban Context

Acoustic Performance

Complex Geometry

Risk factors

Budget Overrun

Design Change

Material Sourcing

Construction Complexity

Detailed Assessment

Discipline Focus

architecture

acoustics

interior-design

parametric-design

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