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 The $400 million complex, a concert hall, opera house and theater under one space age span, is designed to be the center of Chinese culture, just as Tiananmen Square next door was designated this country’s political center in Beijing.  The futuristic “egg-shaped” building is an irony to their neighbor, Forbidden city, with its modern design. This is one of the anticipated architectural masterpiece designed by the French architect Jean Andreu. Formally known as National Grand Theatre, Beijing Center for Performing Arts opens to the public December 22, 2007.

 The Center is one of several large new architectural showpieces commissioned by the Chinese government in time for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The main building of NCPA includes three performance spaces: a 2416-seats opera house, a 2017-seats concert hall and two theaters (one of 1040 seats). The glass opens the building like a curtain which we move away showing the interior: theaters, exhibition and public spaces.

The exterior is a super shell in the shape of a half ellipsoid with an east-west span of 212.20m and north-south span of 143.64m. It is 46.28m high and reaches a depth of 32.50m under the ground. The artificial lake surrounding the ellipsoid shell covers an area of 35,500 m2. Plants cover a total area of 39,000 m2. The titanium protects and covers, creates shadows areas more secret. The concept of the National Center for the Performing Arts is a cultural island in the middle of a lake.

Swissotel is located just right in the centre between Sydney’s tourist, shopping and entertainment districts. The spot is very good way to discover the popular sights of the metropolis such as the Opera House.

Swissotel has the largest city scenery overlooking through the entire city. The five star delux hotel has won an outstanding reputation because of its high standarts of quality in service and its stylish facilities.

Swissotel Sydney is a dazzling skyscraper marked by its clear and warm design. Each room in the hotel has a tasteful decor with the superb furniture and latest equipment. For example the kids room has been designed like a jungle theme to captivate children’s attention and make them feel fine. There are 359 rooms, Amrita Spa, restaurant and bar, top floor pool with splendid views.

At the restaurant you’ll find out very delicious and innovative cuisine.On the level eight you’ll bump into Crossroads bar, with its contemporary atmosphere, no to mention its wine cellar and cocktail bar.