‘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
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Is this a joke?
ex.: ‘reminiscent of a seashell is positioned on the edge of the sea symbolically projecting harmonious
sounds to the world.’
a shell is a shell is a shell.
not a building.
horrendous design.
the auditorium stage looks like an anus
on a par with the Sidney Opera House perhaps…stunning
This practice does fantastic work! Portuguese architects are really at the forefront of architectural talent these days.
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muito bom! parabéns
cool!
Who won this competition anyway?
Can’t believe i just laughed out loud at an architectural rendering . . . . . stupid mop girl
Niiiiiice! Such a poetic and iconic formal concept!!!
And Opera Audi´s pure beauty. Huge and and delicate at same time!..
Amazing!