Zaha Hadid Architects unveils sweeping culture centre for China

UK studio Zaha Hadid Architects has released its design for a sweeping arts centre intended to become the centrepiece of a cultural quarter in Shaoxing city's Shangyu District.

Named Zheijang Shaoxing Shangyu District Cao'e River Culture and Art Centre, the building will be set on the banks of the Cao'e River and host local and international productions of opera, theatre, dance and drama.

It will comprise...