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Taichung Opera House – Toyo Ito

Taichung Opera House – Toyo Ito

2016

The Taichung Metropolitan Opera House, designed by Toyo Ito & Associates, is a landmark of fluid architecture and spatial innovation. Conceived in 2006 and officially opened in 2016, the building is defined by its organic, cave-like interiors—an intricate network of curved and folded surfaces that generate a dynamic, continuous spatial experience.

Inside, the seamless volumes blur the boundaries between structure, acoustics, and circulation. Despite the complexity of its interior, the exterior reads as a restrained rectilinear form, creating a powerful contrast between inner softness and outer clarity.

The opera house features three performance venues and expansive public spaces, positioning it as both a civic hub and a cultural beacon for the city of Taichung.

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  • Opera,
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  • and Toyo Ito & Associates Architects

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