Located on the Century Avenue in Shanghai, the Oriental Art Centre is a cultural complex with an area of 40.000 square meter. The building which is built on seven main levels houses a philharmonic orchestra hall (1979 seats), a lyric theatre (1054 seats) and a chamber music hall (330 seats). The O.A.C. also houses public facilities such as an exhibition hall, music shops, a restaurant, an arts library and a multimedia and training centre. The building is covered and enclosed by one unique cantilevered roof, linked by curved glass walls to the base. Highlighted by reflections and shadows, its shape changes as you move around it. It soars up from the ground and opens out to the sky above.