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VANKE 3D CITY, CHINA MVRDV


LYRIC THEATRE COMPLEX, HONG KONG UNSTUDIO


UNStudio has designed a world class theatre for dance and theatrical arts in the West Kowloon Cultural District of Hong Kong. The approx. 41,000 m2


Complex is a mixed-use project housing three theatres


(the Lyric Theatre, the Medium Theatre and the Studio Theatre), a large rehearsal room which can also be used as an additional performing arts venue, a resident company centre and an extensive programme allocation for Retail, Dining and Entertainment. The Lyric Theatre “reflects the grandeur and distinction of baroque-era theatres” through the use of red and bronze-toned details, said the architects, while a combination of a cooler grey/brown toned wood helped add a contemporary touch. UNStudio’s Ben van Berkel said: “The constraints of the site presented numerous fascinating challenges for the arrangement of the various programmes within this very compact building. However, in the end we were able to create a vibrant building that celebrates the enchanting world of dance and theatre.”


MVRDV have won a competition organised by Chinese real estate developer Vanke to design their new headquarters in Shenzhen. The 250 metre Vanke Headquarter Tower – unofficially named Vanke 3D City by MVRDV comprises of eight interlinked blocks of offices, housing and culture, rising from four separate bases to a single crowning tower. The eight blocks that make up Vanke 3D City are designed to “strike a balance between architectural diversity and cohesiveness,” with each displaying a different facade treatment. Each block corresponds to a keyword inspired by the core values of Vanke: ‘health’, ‘energy’, ‘open’, ‘team’, ‘green’, ‘nature’, ‘future’, and ‘creative’. Four of the blocks also have either an indent on one facade, or a hole that punctures the entire depth of the block, creating ‘windows to the world’ that house atriums, parks, and plazas.


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