Wuxi Grand Theatre, China
Wuxi Grand Theater, designed by Pekka Salminen. The project uses bamboo in the interior as well as exterior of the Opera Theater. This is a 1st in the theater construction where bamboo replaces all wood material to give a natural look and feel. In the main auditorium solid bamboo material creates a “banded” space. The sustainable technical bamboo material was cut with latest CNC technology, and the shape and material were developed to match our acoustical demands.
Wuxi Grand Theater, designed by Pekka Salminen. The project uses bamboo in the interior as well as exterior of the Opera Theater. This is a 1st in the theater construction where bamboo replaces all wood material to give a natural look and feel. In the main auditorium solid bamboo material creates a “banded” space. The sustainable technical bamboo material was cut with latest CNC technology, and the shape and material were developed to match our acoustical demands.
His practice grew into an internationally recognized firm with a strong presence in China, where he led major cultural projects such as the Wuxi Grand Theatre and Fuzhou Strait Culture and Art Centre. His contributions earned him prestigious honors, including the Finnish State Prize for the Arts in 2002, the Order of the Croatian Star in 2003, the Bene Merentibus medal from the Association of Polish Architects in 2019, and the Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland in 2012.
