The building was designed by architect Nicolae Stănescu in neoclassical style to host conferences, concerts, a museum, a library and an art gallery.

[1] In 1932, during a period of economic depression, the Ministry of Finance revised the public budget towards a reduction which led to the construction not being completed.

In 1942, the town hall decided to initiate the completion of the construction of the building, planning for it to house the cultural institutions left homeless following the withdrawal of the Soviet Army.

The main facade is monumental with a central portico located in the axis of symmetry, consisting of four columns of the Corinthian order, flanked by two square pillars in section, solved in the same stylistic key, on which a triangular pediment rests.

Two secondary side entrances, located to the south and north, lead directly from the street and from the square in the foyer of the theater.

The characteristics of the building include large spaces, marble-clad foyers, glossy parquet brought from Austria, marble staircase, red velvet-clad hall, chandeliers.