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Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Singapore
Tim Griffith, courtesy of The Esplanade Co. Ltd.

One of the most important performing arts complexes in Asia, this 645,000 square foot center boasts a versatile collection of performance spaces including a world-renowned concert hall, versatile multipurpose theatre, recital hall, studio theatre and two outdoor amphitheatres.

111,000
square meter building footprint
6
performance spaces
3,000
performances each year

The 1,600-seat concert hall features three adjustable acoustic canopies, 1,000 square meters of acoustic banners, and 58 adjustable concrete acoustic doors that connect to reverberation chambers and can be opened or closed to adjust the room’s tone. The horseshoe-shaped, 2,000-seat multipurpose theatre boasts the largest stage in Singapore and is capable of hosting Chinese opera or Indian dance—where musicians and performers share the stage. The theatre’s adjustable proscenium ranges from 45 to 54 feet and the room has a full stagehouse and orchestra pit. The facility also includes a shopping mall and a 250,000 square foot library devoted to music, dance, theatre, and film.

Tim Griffith
owner:
Ministry of Information, Communication & the Arts, Singapore
architect:
Michael Wilford and Partners | DP Architects
acoustician:
Artec
users:
Touring performances
spaces:
  • 2,000-seat multipurpose theatre
  • 1,600-seat concert hall
  • 245-seat recital studio
  • 220-seat studio theatre
construction type:
New construction
theatre type:
Arts & cultural centers
services:
Design brief, programming, concept design, theatre planning, theatre equipment systems, and stage engineering
completion:
2002
Tim Griffith
Tim Griffith
Tim Griffith
Tim Griffith
Tim Griffith
Tim Griffith, courtesy of The Esplanade Co. Ltd.

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