National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying)

CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ARTS FOR THE PEOPLE Located next to the Weiwuying Metropolitan Park in Fengshan District, the National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying) sits on a 9.9 hectare lot and occupies a floor area of 3.3 hectares.Inspired by the beauty of the local banyan trees and their iconic canopies of leaves, architect Francine Houbens design is an undulating structure composed of a unique skin that can withstand the humidity and salinity in Kaohsiung a port city thanks to a collaborative effort with the citys shipbuilders, and a roof under which generous free spaces can flow. In consideration of southern Taiwans tropical climate and peoples love for outdoor night activities, the Center has a fence-free plaza on the grounds that is accessible 24 hours a day for strolling, relaxing and much more, creating a breezy and welcoming space in which theater and music become part of everyday life. The Center opened on October 13th 2018 and is now operating all-year round , develo...