# Integrated Spiral Staircase Roofs Snøhetta is to Design the Grand Opera House in Shanghai By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-04-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiral-staircase-roof References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/04/03/shanghai-grand-opera-house-snohetta-architecture-china/) & [snohetta](https://snohetta.com/) Snøhetta, in partnership with Chinese studio ECADI, reveals the visuals for the proposed [Shanghai Grand Opera House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shanghai-grand-opera-house) which features a strikingly elegant spiral staircase roof. The establishment is envisioned to "provide a [major new cultural landmark](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isola-della-mus) for the biggest city in China." The design of the facade is kept glazed and minimalist, however, the helical addition definitely creates an agreeable and interesting juxtaposition. The spiraling stairs connect "the upper levels of the building with a riverside plaza." The Shanghai Grand Opera House is designed in such a way that it maximizes the opportunity for open public spaces and interaction. The cultural hub will be open 24 hours a day and the spiral staircase roof will surely be a point of interest to locals and travelers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Elegant Spiral Roofs:** Architecture can integrate spiral roofs to create striking visual effects and promote public interaction. - **24/7 Cultural Hubs:** Cultural centers can be designed to stay open 24/7 and feature innovative spaces to attract locals and travelers. - **Minimalist Facades with Juxtaposing Additions:** Designers can create minimalist facades while including interesting and agreeable additions like spiral staircases. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architects and designers can explore new possibilities and innovative designs, like integrating elegant spiral roofs in their works. - **Cultural Tourism:** Cultural hubs and landmarks that foster public interaction and stays open 24/7 can boost cultural tourism. - **Construction:** Construction companies can utilize new materials and techniques in building architectural feats like the Shanghai Grand Opera House. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Photocoltaic Theater Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opera-and-ballet-theatre-of-kosovo.md) - [Textile-Inspired Skyscraper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airside.md) - [Glass-Lined Towering Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beijing-city-library.md) - [Everchanging Water-Based Theaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yichang-grand-theatre.md) - [Sweeping Culture Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/river-culture-and-art-centre.md) - [Swooped Museum Roof Planes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suzhou-museum-of-contemporary-art.md) - [Spiralling Stainless-Steel Cultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/010-building.md) - [Concrete Spiral Staircase Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadenza.md) - [Floating Opera Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isola-della-musica.md)