Weiwuying

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Weiwuying is a major performing arts center in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, renowned for its striking contemporary architecture and large-scale cultural facilities.

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Weiwuying canonical 2
O10 Weiwuying 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf building complex
performing arts center
alsoKnownAs National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts
National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying)
Weiwuying National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts
architect Francine Houben
Mecanoo
architecturalStyle contemporary architecture
organic architecture
builtOnFormer military training base
city Kaohsiung
constructionStartDate 2010
country Taiwan
floorArea about 141000 square meters
function hosting concerts
hosting dance performances
hosting festivals
hosting opera
hosting theater performances
hasPart Concert Hall
Opera House
Playhouse
Recital Hall
outdoor theater
public park
hasWebsite https://www.npac-weiwuying.org
locatedIn Fengshan District
Kaohsiung
material concrete
glass
steel
namedAfter Weiwuying area
notableFeature integration with surrounding parkland
large-scale cultural facilities
single sweeping roof canopy
openingDate 2018-10-13
operator National Performing Arts Center (Taiwan)
owner National Performing Arts Center (Taiwan)
region southern Taiwan
seatingCapacity Concert Hall about 1981
Opera House about 2236
Playhouse about 1210
Recital Hall about 434
about 6000 (total across venues)
significance major cultural landmark in Taiwan
one of the largest performing arts centers in the world
siteArea about 470000 square meters

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National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts alsoKnownAs Weiwuying
subject linked to: Kaohsiung
Orange Line (Kaohsiung MRT) hasStation O10 Weiwuying
subject linked to: Orange Line
linked to: Weiwuying