Three new landmarks to be built in Beijing's sub-center by 2022
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The construction of the main structures for three landmark buildings in Beijing Municipal Administrative Center kicked off recently, according to Beijing Investment Group. The buildings are expected to be completed by the end of 2022.
These three landmarks-a theater, a library, and the eastern branch of Beijing's Capital Museum-will cover a total of more than 300,000 square meters including their shared supporting facilities.
When completed, the supporting facilities will provide locals and tourists with high-quality and integrated services covering stores, restaurants, subway, energy security, cultural elements, family entertainment, art classes and shared parking.
According to the plan, the main structures for these three landmark buildings will be qualified for construction by the end of this September, while roofs will be added prior to Spring Festival next year. The buildings' facades are scheduled to be unveiled by the end of 2021.
Construction has also begun on the supporting facilities, with the main structures due to be finished by the end of next June. All facilities will be completed by the end of 2022.
The sub-center's theater, nicknamed the "Cultural Granary," will be a complex featuring art performances, creation, education as well as artistic experiences. The venue is designed based on a granary and cargo ship in ancient Tongzhou. It will cover an area of around 125,300 square meters, and consist of an 1,800-seat opera house, 1,600-seat concert hall and 1,000-seat theater.
Commonly known as the "Forest Book Garden," the new library will be a modern venue open to the public. Covering an area of 75,000 square meters, it will include multiple functional zones such as ancient literature, intangible cultural heritage, and lecture halls. The library is expected to receive between 5,000 and 8,000 visitors per day.
The eastern branch of Beijing's Capital Museum, also known as "Drifting Boat on Canal," will integrate history and culture into the building. Its design is based on a boat, sail, and river depicted in an ancient scroll painting of the canal. As a high-tech comprehensive museum, the venue will cover approximately 97,000 square meters, and receive around 6,000 visitors every day.
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