The building will be one of the first dedicated theatre and performance venues for the area, according to John Parkinson from Upfront Arts which is behind the project.

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Designed by star architect Norman Foster and located on the northern shore of Victoria Harbor near the International Commerce Centre, it will include major performance venues, a flagship museum for contemporary visual art, a sizable park, rehearsal and studio areas, as well as dedicated spaces for recitals and shows when finally complete.

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