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Building: Chinese Culture Exhibition Center

Location: Lanzhou, China

Address: 5CGV+Q5H, Xigu District, Lanzhou, Gansu, China 730094

Completion: 2019

Square Footage: 23000 m²

Architect: ECA2, Tengyuan Design

Lead Designer: Zhao Guangjun

Client: Ganus Xirong Cultural Tourism Development Co, Ltd.

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Architectural Engineering Interests: The entire layout is divided in two sections representing the exhibition and show. Contains theater with an open atrium in the center allowing natural lighting and an “eye” for a scenic view of the landscape. Laser shows are held utilizing a show pool between the stage and audience area. The theater is covered by huge arched roofs made up of modified metal plate cladding and material similar to local traditional elements of a nearby ancient village to blend culture with modernity.

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