<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>The Shanghai Grand Opera House, designed by Snøhetta in collaboration with ECADI, is taking shape in Shanghai's Expo Houtan neighborhood with construction progressing towards its planned 2025 opening.</li><li>The opera house features a broad rotating form with layered terraces and a rooftop designed as a civic promenade offering views of the Huangpu River and the city skyline.</li><li>The design of the opera house is inspired by a folding fan motif, reflected in its interiors, and incorporates three auditoriums catering to different types of performances along with supporting amenities like libraries and restaurants.</li><li>Snøhetta's design combines smooth white surfaces with translucent panels, creating a visually striking building envelope that extends public space vertically through terraces and roof pathways.</li></ul>

new photographs show snøhetta’s shanghai grand opera house take shape

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