Exhibition Hall
Oriental Movie Metropolis

Exhibition Hall for GDF LTD

Embedded within Starry Island's bay, the Oriental Movie Metropolis Grand Theatre was designed to present the force and spirit of the coastal city. Appearing as if sculpted by nature, the building seamlessly blends in with the symbol of a transfusion of Qingdao culture. With the aid of symbolic representation, the theatre deepens the emotional connection between the visitors and environment. The architecture is consequently theatrical in both its performance of narrative spaces and its context within the landscape.

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Proudly offering Oriental Movie Metropolis project translations in several languages: Uitstallingsaal AF, Salla E Ekspozitës SQ, ኤግዚቢሽን አዳራሽ AM, قاعة المعرض AR, Ցուցասրահը HY, Sərgi Salonu AZ, Erakusketa Aretoa EU, Выставачная Зала BE, প্রদর্শনী BN, Izložbena Sala BS, Изложбена Зала BG, ပြပွဲခန်းမ MY, Sala D'exposicions CA, Ang Exhibition Hall CEB, Holo Yowonetsera NY, 展廳 ZY, 展厅 ZH, Sala Di Mostra CO, Izložbena Dvorana HR, Výstavní Síň CS, Udstillingshal DA, Tentoonstellingsruimte NL, Ekspoziciejo EO, Näitusesaal ET, Näyttelyhalli FI, Hall D'exposition FR, ' Ann An Talla Taisbeanaidh GD, A Sala De Exposicións GL, საგამოფენო დარბაზი KA, Ausstellungshalle DE, Ο Εκθεσιακός Χώρος EL, પ્રદર્શન હોલ GU, Sal Egzibisyon HT, Zauren HA, ʻo Ka Hale Hōʻikeʻike HAW, אולם תצוגה HE, प्रदर्शनी हॉल HI, Exhibition Hall HMN, A Kiállítóterem HU, Sýningarsalur IS, Ụlọ Ngosi Ihe Ngosi IG, Ruang Pameran ID, Halla Taispeántais GA, La Sala Espositiva IT, 展示ホールは JA, Ruang Pameran JV, ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನ ಸಭಾಂಗಣವು KN, Көрме Залы KK, សាលតាំងពិព័រណ៍ KM, Inzu Yimurikabikorwa RW, 전시장은 KO, Salona Pêşangehê KU, Көргөзмө Залы KY, ຫ້ອງວາງສະແດງ LO, Aulae Exhibitionis LA, Izstāžu Zāle LV, Parodų Salė LT, Ausstellungshal LB, Exhibition Hall EN, Изложбен Салон MK, Ny Efitrano Fampirantiana MG, Dewan Pameran MS, എക്സിബിഷൻ ഹാൾ ML, Sala Tal-Wirjiet MT, Ko Te Whare Whakaaturanga MI, एक्झिबिशन हॉल MR, Үзэсгэлэнгийн Танхим MN, प्रदर्शनी हल NE, Utstillingshall NO, ପ୍ରଦର୍ଶନୀ ହଲ୍ OR, د نندارتون تالار PS, سالن نمایشگاه FA, Sala Wystawowa PL, Sala De Exposições PT, ਪ੍ਰਦਰਸ਼ਨੀ ਹਾਲ PA, Sala De Expoziții RO, Выставочный Зал RU, Fale Fa'aaliga SM, Изложбена Сала SR, Horo Yekuratidzira SN, نمائش هال SD, ප්‍රදර්ශන ශාලාව SI, Výstavná Sieň SK, Razstavna Dvorana SL, Hoolka Bandhiga SO, Holo Ea Lipontšo ST, Sala De Exposiciones ES, Aula Paméran SU, Ukumbi Wa Maonyesho SW, Utställningshall SV, Ang Exhibition Hall TL, Толори Намоишӣ TG, கண்காட்சி கூடம் TA, Күргәзмә Залы TT, ఎగ్జిబిషన్ హాల్ TE, โถงนิทรรศการ TH, Sergi Salonu TR, Sergi Zaly TK, Виставковий Зал UK, نمائش ہال UR, كۆرگەزمە زالى UG, Ko'rgazma Zali UZ, Phòng Triển Lãm VI, Neuadd Arddangos CY, Eksposysjehal FY, Iholo Yomboniso XH, ויסשטעלונג זאַל YI, Aranse Alabagbepo YO, Ihholo Lombukiso ZU, tailored for your needs.


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Unique Properties

The Oriental Movie Metropolis Grand Theatre stands in the Starry Island’s bay in Qingdao. With its curved form as a seaside conch, the theatre represents perfectly the local identity and culture. Parametric design enables both the efficient construction and the narrative visual effect of the comprehensive facade.

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blue sea silver conch, spatial structure, elegance, custom construction BIM

Production Technology

In order to reproduce the concept of silver shell, the construction constraints including complex skin, nonlinear structure, and the material precise positioning in construction process.With the aid of BIM computer system for design, construction and acceptance, it solves the nonlinearity, three-dimensional spiral and complexity limitation in the construction process.

Design Challenge

In order to realize the existing design concept, the Grand Theater adopts a spirally rising complex curve form, and uses a horizontal and vertical composite aluminum panel curtain wall structure to achieve this shape. This structure determines that most of the aluminum panels are hyperboloid during production, and at the same time, they need to be customized. The complexity of the corresponding components during construction and the installation accuracy requirements are very high; the installation and positioning of a large number of special-shaped aluminum panels during the curtain wall construction stage is difficult; complex The deformation control of the steel structure during the construction process is relatively difficult. To ensure safety, the construction process requires high precision in terms of steel consumption, displacement control, and synchronization.

Project Duration

The project was completed in Qingdao on November 15, 2017 and officially opened on April 28, 2018.

Operation Flow

The Oriental Movie Metropolis Grand Theatre is a cultural building specially built for the International Movie Festival. It will be the main venue of the film festival to hold the opening and closing ceremonies and award ceremonies of the film festival. It will also give consideration to comprehensive artistic performances and occasional concert performances. At the same time, another building adjacent to the east side: the Show Theatre project, jointly creates the most important landmark building on the west coast of Huangdao District. The first SCO National Film Festival was held in Qingdao Oriental Film Capital Theatre from June 13 to June 17, 2018.

Research

Dominated by the initial design concept, the project applies the forward BIM methodology to introduce the parametric control of spatial curves in the very first stage of design. Integrating the artistic design of form as well as the construct of NURBS curves and surfaces, the elegant double shells concept fits well with the function of theater. During the whole design and construction process, forward BIM technology is used for the design communication and file control, which enables the best translation of the initial design concept to the final built structure of the theater as well as the combination of art and technology.

Inspiration

Conch, the oldest marine creature, has the closest relationship with the sea. This case combines Qingdao's unique marine culture and takes the design concept of "blue sea silver conch". The grand theater with horizontal shell strips is standing by the sea. The abstract and dynamic shape perfectly blends with the ocean style and project characteristics. After completion, it will become the most shining landmark in Qingdao.

Image Credits

Image #1,2,3,4,5: Photograph by Wu qingshan studio

Project Overview

Oriental Movie Metropolis Exhibition Hall has been a Golden winner in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design award category in the year 2020 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.

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Gao Shanxing was recognized with the coveted Golden A' Design Award in 2021, a testament to excellence of their work Oriental Movie Metropolis Exhibition Hall.

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Oriental Movie Metropolis: A Landmark of Qingdao's Marine Culture

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