OODA: busan opera house

'busan opera house' by OODA, busan, south korea
images courtesy of OODA


portuguese firm OODA has sent images of their design proposal for the 'busan opera house' in busan, south korea.
the iconic building reminiscent of a seashell is positioned on the edge of the sea symbolically projecting harmonious
sounds to the world. the exterior undulates to engage the existing topography while creating a subdivided interior for cultural
activities that integrates necessary program requirements for operas, musical venues, theater and sporting events.
fluid bands wrapping the structure blur the boundaries between internal and external environments while introducing
natural light and cross ventilation.



view from the river


the grand opera auditorium features flexible stage locations and seating arrangements with rotating platforms
enabling large and small scale events to occur within the space. accommodating the needs of different concerts,
visitors may have a variety of perspectives to view performances with a central stage and perimeter seating or a
single view with all seating oriented in the same direction. a secondary multipurpose theater within the smaller volume
is interconnected with a banquet hall, convention center, shopping, cafes and restaurants.



entrance



perimeter corridor



cafe



opera theater



concert



ballet stage



theater



sporting event



at night



floor plan / level 0



floor plan / level 1



section



section



programmatic plan



programmatic section



seating layout flexibility for music venues, theater, sporting events and cinema



theater arrangements for opera



landscape diagram



conceptual diagram