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Soft materials form the principal gallery floors and the interior surfaces of the halls, contributing to the acoustic qualities of the spaces within a palette that moves from darker to lighter tones.

Expansive glass panes draw natural light into the principal public spaces, setting the interior against the white exterior and shifting its atmosphere from throughout the day.

The accessible roof gives visitors a vantage over the Huangpu and the city skyline, positioned by the architects as a shared amenity rather than a privilege of patrons only.

A spiraling staircase frames views toward the river and the skyline and making the act of exploration a part of the public experience.

The public realm run across and through the building so that routes stay legible and open to visitors who never attend a performance.

Come evening, exterior lighting turns the stage towers into glowing volumes that bring the roofline to life against the Shanghai skyline.

A single roof unfolds in one sweeping movement that responds to the ebb and flow of the Huangpu river, unifying a diverse program while keeping key visual connections between the building, the city and the water.

Opened in October 2026, the 1.58-million-square-foot Shanghai Grand Opera House is a 4,200-seat cultural landmark by Snøhetta with East China Architectural Design & Research Institute and Schlaich Bergermann Partner.

From subtle wall treatments to suspended ceiling features, acoustic panels and baffles can shape both the look and sound of a room.

Carolina Green is a dark, pure, peacock green with a seafoam undertone. It is a perfect paint color for an accent wall or all the walls of a dining room to inspire healthy eating and restfulness. Pair it with fresh yellows and lively pinks.