dasso Proudly Contributes to the Nanchang Poly Grand Theatre: A Landmark of Sustainability and Cultural Excellence

At dasso, we are thrilled to have been a key contributor to the Nanchang Poly Grand Theatre, an extraordinary cultural and architectural landmark in Jiangxi Province, China. Working alongside the visionary team at PES-Architects , led by world-renowned designer Pekka Salminen, dasso played a significant role in bringing this world-class theater to life. This project stands as a shining example of how art, sustainability, and innovation can come together to shape the cultural identity of a community.

Project Overview

The Nanchang Poly Grand Theatre spans an impressive 81,146 square meters, incorporating cutting-edge design and advanced acoustic solutions. The venue includes a 1,600-seat opera house, a 470-seat small theater, and an arts education center, serving as a vibrant hub for performances, education, and cultural exchange. Expected to host over 120 performances annually and draw approximately 120,000 visitors, the theater is a shining example of how architecture can elevate a community's cultural identity.

Why Bamboo?

dasso bamboo was chosen as a core material for the project due to its environmental benefits, superior acoustic performance, and exceptional durability. Here’s why bamboo was the ideal choice:

• Sustainability: Bamboo is a renewable resource that grows quickly and minimizes environmental impact. dasso bamboo aligns seamlessly with the project’s green building principles.
• Acoustic Excellence: Bamboo’s natural sound-absorbing properties create an exceptional auditory experience, vital for spaces like the opera house and theater.
• Fire and Mold Resistance: dasso bamboo undergoes specialized treatments to ensure fire resistance, mold resistance, and insect resistance—essential for high-traffic, high-performance public spaces.
• Design Flexibility: With custom-cut panels designed to fit the theater's unique double-curved structures, dasso bamboo delivers both functionality and aesthetic appeal.

A Continued Legacy of Excellence

The Nanchang Poly Grand Theatre adds to dasso’s growing portfolio of prestigious theater projects, all of which have been designed in collaboration with the world-class team at PES-Architects, led by Pekka Salminen. This includes:

• Wuxi Grand Theatre: The world’s largest public building to use bamboo, incorporating 12,000 cubic meters of eco-friendly bamboo. The visionary design of this theater, developed by Pekka Salminen and his team at PES-Architects, helped create an iconic structure that pushes the boundaries of sustainable architecture.
• Fuzhou Strait Culture and Art Centre: A striking “Jasmine Flower” shaped landmark featuring dasso bamboo in flooring, acoustic walls, and fireproof panels. The innovative design of this project, spearheaded by PES-Architects, highlighted the creative integration of natural materials like bamboo into cutting-edge architectural concepts.

These projects reflect the ongoing, close collaboration between dasso and PES-Architects, ensuring that each theater combines sustainable design with aesthetic and functional excellence.

dasso is proud to contribute to projects that merge art and responsibility, and we look forward to continuing our mission of creating sustainable, innovative solutions for cultural and public spaces around the world.