| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Chinanews, Beijing, Sept 27 – On September 25, the first trial show for the newly completed National Grand Theatre was unveiled in Beijing, the People’s Daily reported.
French architect Paul Andreu was the theatre’s designer. In April 1998, he took part in the bidding process for the architectural design of the Chinese theatre. In the 16-month-long bidding process, his egg shell proposal passed through two rounds of competitions and was finally chosen among 69 candidates as the final designing scheme for the massive building in July 1999. Now eight years have passed and the senior architect sees that his blueprint1 has finally become a reality. On the day when the National Grand Theatre had its debut2 show, this reporter interviewed Paul Andreu in a caféinside the newly built building. the caféwas not even in service yet. The great architect compared his designing product to one of his kids, saying that all the hardships he once experienced were paid off for such a great work. In his eyes, the big semi-ball, which forms the outer shape of the theatre, is just like a seed that carries life. “The design of the National Grand Theatre carries a meaning that it is a building full of vigor3 internally. It might look quiet from the outside. However, it is lively from within. Simple as it may look, the egg shell carries life, which reflects the core ideas of my design for the theatre – shell, life, and openmindedness,” Paul Andreu said. To him, the National Grand Theatre is a public building open to all citizens. It not only opens to the audience, but also opens ordinary Chinese citizens. Eight years is “a very long period. Many times, I nearly collapsed4. But now, when I recall those times, what I can remember is only joy and happiness,” he said. Before the National Grand Theatre, Paul Andreu had taken on the designing work for many other public buildings in China. This includes the Guangzhou New Stadium, Sanya Airport, and Pudong Airport. “China needs the world and the world also needs China. The National Grand Theatre is a witness to China’s pursuit for national prosperity. With its construction and use, it will become a symbol for the city’s civilization level and a symbol for Chinese culture, ” said the great architect, who felt lucky enough to have witnessed this process.
点击  收听单词发音
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
TAG标签：
- 发表评论
-
- 最新评论 进入详细评论页>>
