10 of the most unusual buildings of modern Chinese architecture

Huge chadyaschie plants, countless mines, sewing production and assembly lines - this is not all that is known for modern China. There are more architectural projects that cause sincere admiration for its beauty and boldness.

1. The Opera House in Harbin

This stunning Opera House, built in Harbin, which is famous for its winter festivals. The building was constructed in the previously swampy terrain near the Songhua River and blends into the surrounding landscape thanks to its sinuous and flowing lines.

Opera occupies about 79 000 m and consisting of two halls: 1 400 600 and the viewers.

2. Shanghai tower

Shanghai Tower - a majestic skyscraper in Shanghai. The height of the building is 632 meters, total area - 380 000 m². At the time of the completion of the tower was ranked third in the world by height among free-standing structures.

The skyscraper housed offices of the companies, entertainment and shopping centers, hotels, fitness studio, hairdresser, laundry, shops and all the necessary infrastructure for life.

3. Museum of revolution in Wuhan

Wuhan - the biggest city in central China in the number of population. It is famous for its history, which is reflected in the magnificent huge museum center built here in 2011. It attracts numerous visitors, not only interesting exposition, but also an unusual design.

4. Complex Galaxy SOHO in Beijing

The complex area of ​​330 000 m² consists of five interconnected buildings. Several lower above-ground and one underground level busy shopping and entertainment center, and 12 upper floors designed to accommodate offices. On the upper level it is also found a place for the panoramic bar and restaurant.

Complex Galaxy SOHO - one of the most famous works of the architectural studio Zaha Hadid (Zaha Hadid).

5. Museum of Art and History of Ordos city

Ordos City began to build from scratch in 2003. For projects he designed nearly a million people, but now it is home to only about 20 000 people, which is why the city is also called ghost town. The building of the museum is its main attraction, attracting tourists from all over the world.

6. Beijing National Stadium

This multifunctional sports and entertainment complex is also often called the "Bird's Nest" because of the distinctive appearance. It was created before the Olympic Games in 2008 for the set of sports, as well as the opening and closing ceremonies. The cost of building the stadium is estimated at 325 million euros.

7. The hotel "Sheraton" in Huzhou

This hotel is for some reason called "Horseshoe", although in fact is a full bagel, lower segment which is under water and includes two subsea floor.

The building was designed by famous Chinese architect Ma Yansonga (Ma Yansong). Construction was completed in 2013. It cost Sheraton network at 1.5 billion dollars. The building is one of the ten most expensive hotels in the world.

8. National Center for the Performing Arts

National Center for the Performing Arts in common parlance is called "Egg". It is an unusual building made of titanium and glass is located in the heart of the historic Beijing - in close proximity to the famous Tiananmen Square.

French project architect André field was selected in the competition, which sent their work 69 most renowned experts from around the world. The large dome of the National Arts Center hides a once three auditoriums: the Opera (2416 people), music (2017 people) and stage (1040 people), which are connected together by air corridors.

9. Global Center "New Age" in Chengdu

This building is recognized as the largest intact building in the world. The total area of ​​1.76 million m², building height - 100 meters, width - 400, and the length - 500. The building has 18 floors, and almost entirely constructed of metal and glass.

Inside, there are shopping areas, offices, meeting rooms, a university complex, two commercial centers, two five-star hotel, the IMAX cinema, a water park with an artificial beach.

10. "Ring of Life" in the city of Fushun

This grand structure in Fushun to the form of a ring whose outer diameter is 170 meters, and the inner - 150. At the top is an observation deck, which can be reached with the help of high-speed elevators.

The project was created solely as a tourist attractions. Its construction cost 16 million dollars.