[1] Wuxi Grand Theater stands on the south bank of Taihu Lake and covers a total area of more than 70,000 square meters.
The manmade peninsula on the northern shore area of Taihu Lake and the highway bridge nearby make this location comparable to that of Sydney Opera House.
Due to this location the building is an impressive landmark, rising up to a total height of 50 meters like a big sculpture from the terraced base.
Another special feature is the “forest” of 50 light columns, each 9 meter high, which start from the main entrance square, support the roof of the central lobby and continue outside of the lakeside entrance into the lake.
The horseshoe shape and compact volume combined with variable acoustics creates a flexible venue which can host traditional western style operas, Chinese operas, theatre performances, classical concerts, and even conferences.