John Malone Blog 6 – Paul Andreu – National Grand Theatre of China, Bejing

The second design by Andreu I enjoyed was the National Grand Theatre of China in Bejing. Andreu was commissioned in 2001 and completed the so called “Giant Egg” in 2007. Andreu designed many cultural buildings in China, and the Grand Theatre is an immensely popular destination. I really liked the oval shape of the theatre, and the broad expanse of windows on the side make it appear alive. The lights also reflect beautifully on the water surrounding the theatre, giving it a magical ambience.

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