Beijing Performing Arts Centre
Archeological remnants, local biotopes, and a host of cultural and social programs surround Beijing's new cultural arts center.
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Fred Yuhe Zhang | 张宇和
Project Manager, Partner, Head of Chinese Market
Location
Tongzhou, China
Size
125,350 m2
Client
Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism
Role
Lead Landscape Architect
Partners & Collaborators
Perkins & Will, Schmidt Hammer Lassen, Beijing Institute of Architectural Design (BIAD)
Challenges
Typology
Services
Sitting along the banks of the UNESCO Heritage listed site of The Grand Canal in Beijing, the Beijing Performing Arts Center desires to revive the bustling waterfront and provide spaces for valuable interactions and world-class performances.
Comprising three different performance venues – a Concert Hall, Opera House, and Theater House – the project weaves the history and cultural tapestry of the site into new forms, landscapes, and experiences.
“The three venues each have their own public space, building upon the identity and the legacy of the Grand Canal: the Green Slope, the Forest Theater, and the Archeology Plaza. The spaces are tied together by specially designed local nature habitats – creating a wealth of cultural and recreational programs for all to experience and enjoy.”
— Fred Yuhe Zhang, Partner, Head of Chinese Market
The art complex’ surrounding park landscape incorporates the site’s archeological remnants and local materials into a contemporary design, highlighting the Grand Canal’s unique architectural and cultural history.
New nature and defined social and cultural programs are added, surrounding the art complex with a shimmering plaza, a hilly wetland, and a shadowy forest for all to experience and enjoy.
