National Taichung Theater
Opera house in Taichung
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The National Taichung Theater (Chinese: 臺中國家歌劇院; pinyin: Táizhōng Guójiā Gējù Yuàn; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tâi-Tiong Kok-Ka Koa-Ke̍k-Īⁿ) is an opera house in the Taichung's 7th Redevelopment Zone in the Xitun District of Taichung, Taiwan. The estimated area of the structure is 57,685 square meters (620,920 sq ft). It was designed by Japanese architect Toyo Ito in collaboration with Cecil Balmond at Arup AGU. It was contracted on 11 November 2009 with construction planned for 45 months. The venue had a partial opening on 23 November 2014.[3] It was officially opened in 2016.[4]
AddressNo. 101, Section 2, Huilai Road
Coordinates24°9′46″N 120°38′26″E
OwnerNational Performing Arts Center
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| Address | No. 101, Section 2, Huilai Road |
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| Location | Situn, Taichung, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 24°9′46″N 120°38′26″E |
| Owner | National Performing Arts Center |
| Capacity | 2,014 (grand theater)[1] |
| Type | Opera house |
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| Opened | 23 November 2014 (partial)[2] 30 September 2016 (official) |
| Architect | Toyo Ito |
Structural engineer | Evergreen Consulting Engineering |
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History
- 1992: Taiwan government first proposed as National Musical House
- 2002: Jason Hu proposed to build in Taichung
- 2003: 6 billion TWD was allocated to the budget[citation needed]
- 2006: Contracted with a local company
- 2009: Contract signed with Toyo Ito
- 23 November 2014: Completed, opening ceremony held
- 2015: Closed for additional works to improve safety of visitors
- 25 August 2016: The National Taichung Theater became an artistic affiliate of the National Performing Arts Center
Gallery
Main lobby
Breathing Holes in Level 2
Stairway
Level 5's gift shop
Level 5 Tutu Gallery- Main lobby
