<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false">Construction of Shanghai's Grand Opera House, designed by Snøhetta, is near completion along the Huangpu River.The opera house features a striking fan-shaped roof, climbable rooftop, glass facades, and glowing white surfaces, set to open later this year.The structure aims to be a cultural and architectural landmark, cementing Shanghai's position in these domains.The rooftop terraces and pathways of the opera house transform the roof into a vertical extension of the city.