Snøhetta’s Shanghai Grand Opera House Nears Completion
After its winning proposal in the 2017 international competition, Snøhetta, East China Architectural Design & Research Institute (ECADI), Theatre Projects, and Nagata Acoustics were commissioned in 2019 as a consortium to deliver the Shanghai Grand Opera House, from initial concept to final completion. The Opera House is a bold cultural destination conceived to engage audiences across genres, from traditional opera and orchestral performances to contemporary and experimental works.
Positioned prominently along the convex bank of the Huangpu River, the Opera House is set to become an iconic anchor of Shanghai's emerging cultural masterplan, which aims to further elevate the city as a global hub of culture, commerce, and innovation. With the building's interior now taking its final shape, the Shanghai Grand Opera House is approaching completion and is anticipated to open to the public in the second half of 2026.
Photo: Tian Fangfang