Shanghai Museum, People's Square
Xing Tonghe · Shanghai, China · 1996
Shanghai Museum's People's Square building uses a circular upper form above a square base to give a major cultural institution a clear symbolic image. The restrained external composition contrasts with the scale of the galleries inside. Its position within the city's civic centre connects the museum with a wider landscape of public buildings and open space. Visiting: General public areas have no standard admission charge; special exhibitions, performances and booking requirements can differ.