Oriental Art Center

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Oriental Art Center
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General information
TypeArts complex
LocationPudong, Shanghai
Construction started26 March 2002
Completed31 December 2004
Inaugurated1 July 2005
Technical details
Structural systemReïnforced concrete frame,
steel roof girder,
glass facade
Design and construction
Architect(s)Paul Andreu

The Shanghai Oriental Art Center (simplified Chinese: 上海东方艺术中心; traditional Chinese: 上海東方藝術中心; pinyin: Shànghǎi Dōngfāng Yìshù Zhōngxīn), abbreviated SHOAC, is one of the leading performance and cultural facilities in Shanghai. The five interconnected hemispherical halls or "petals" are shaped to resemble a butterfly orchid from above.[1] They comprise the Entrance Hall, the Concert Hall, the Opera Hall, the Performance Hall, and the Exhibition Hall. The high-tech ceiling changes color during the night to reflect the nature of the performances inside. Located off Century Avenue in Pudong, the SHOAC was opened with a New Year's Eve concert in 2004 and officially opened on July 1, 2005.

History

The facility was jointly constructed by the

Wenhui-Xinmin United Press Group to establish the Shanghai Oriental Art Center Management Company, Limited. This company continues to manage the property and its subsidiary facilities, despite Poly's interest having been replaced by Beijing Poly Theatre Management in June 2009 and WXUPG's by the Shanghai United Media Group in January 2014.[1]

Performances

Various cultural and musical performances are held in the center, beginning from the 2005

Shanghai Yueju Opera Troupe. The OAC's Saturday Brunch Concerts claim audiences of over 100 000 every year.[1]

Facilities

Architecture

The building was designed by French architect Paul Andreu and the Huadong Architectural Design & Research Institute. The façades are mainly laminated glass incorporating perforated metal sheets. The dark granite floors and multi-layered glass screen walls aim to create a softly diffused forest floor effect. The separate "petals" of the construction are hung with large distinctly colored pebbles to differentiate them.[2] The backstage facilities include an Orchestra Rehearsal Hall, Choir Rehearsal Hall, Dance Rehearsal Hall, and Integrated Rehearsal Hall.[3]

Concert Hall

The Concert Hall has 1953 seats, a computer-controlled elevating stage, and an 88-

dressing rooms.[3]

Opera Hall

The Opera Hall has 1015 seats, divided into three areas and designed to recreate the intimate experience of

dressing rooms.[3]

Performance Hall

The Performance Hall has 333 seats and is modeled on semicircular

dressing rooms.[3]

Exhibition Hall

The Exhibition Hall is located on the second floor of its petal of the Oriental Art Center. It covers 250 m2 (2,700 sq ft) and has 9.8-meter (32 ft) high walls.[3]

Other facilities

The venue also features ancillary public facilities, including the 100-seat Paris Shanghai

automata, including the oldest extant music box in the world, constructed in 1796 by Antoine Favre-Salomon.[6]

Outreach

The Oriental Art Center engages with the broader public through free admission days every month,

reduced-fare student tickets, and weekly lectures on art and music appreciation.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d SHOAC. "Prelude".
  2. ^ a b c d SHOAC. "Freezing Notes."
  3. ^ a b c d e f SHOAC. "Auxiliaire Facilities."
  4. ^ SHOAC. "Restaurant."
  5. ^ SHOAC. "Cafe & Gift Store."
  6. ^ SHOAC. "Antique Music Box Gallery."

External links

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