Located in Hangzhou’s Qiantang District, the Golden Sands Lake Grand Theater is situated on the northern shore of Golden Sands Lake Park. It is conveniently positioned near a subway station, a bustling commercial street, and the Civic Center. The theater spans 31,889 square meters and has a total building area of 44,141.9 square meters, making it the central cultural hub for the entire Golden Sands Lake area. The picturesque location of the theater by the Golden Sands Lake adds to its charm and appeal.
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Golden Sands Lake Grand Theater’s Design Concept
The Golden Sands Lake Grand Theater is designed to create open and dynamic spaces. It comprises a 1,400-seat theater and a 500-seat multipurpose hall, seamlessly connected through a shared lobby. The lobby serves as an entrance foyer, lounge, and exhibition hall, stretching horizontally from the entrance platform to the lakeside. It offers beautiful southern lake views, creating a flowing and luminous space. The grand theater adopts a flexible and undulating form to blend effortlessly with the urban environment on the north and the scenic landscape on the south. The perforated surface adds an artistic vibrancy, defining the waterfront space facing Golden Sands Lake and the front plaza along Golden Sands Avenue. © Pei Wen
A raised landscaped corridor connects the front plaza and the waterfront space. The corridor features open platforms, galleries, and slopes that wind inside and outside the airy structur...