The winning proposal is calledThe Light of the Seaand features sweeping futuristic forms reaching out to the water.

The gesture is designed to embody the elegance of water and to blend into the aquatic surroundings.

Many of these spaces are designed adjacent to the large glass facades that overlook the China Sea.

Jean Nouvel Wins Design Competition for Shenzhen’s New Opera House

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The designers explain that transparency helps connect the sea-inspired design with the water surrounding the building on three sides.

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Jean Nouvel Wins Design Competition for Shenzhen’s New Opera House

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Jean Nouvel Wins Design Competition for Shenzhen’s New Opera House

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Jean Nouvel Wins Design Competition for Shenzhen’s New Opera House

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Jean Nouvel Wins Design Competition for Shenzhen’s New Opera House

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BIG Entry - Jean Nouvel Wins Design Competition for Shenzhen’s New Opera House

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REX Architecture Entry - Jean Nouvel Wins Design Competition for Shenzhen’s New Opera House

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