# Slick Connected Theater Complexes UNStudio Reveals Visualization for the Lyric Theater Complex By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-12-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theater-complex References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/12/06/unstudio-lyric-theatre-complex-hong-kong-architecture/) & [unstudio](https://www.unstudio.com/) Dutch architecture firm [UNStudio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seoul-twin) boasts its plans for a new theater complex in the West Kowloon Cultural District in Hong Kong. The designs were released for the first time at the city's [Business of Design Conference](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metaverse-meal). The floor plan boasts three separate performance venues — a 1,450-seat, a 600-seat, and a 270-seat space. Each is connected to the others through a network of ramps. UNStudio also secures areas for rehearsal, shops, restaurants, as well as "an eight-studio center for the resident dance company." In addition, the theater complex's exterior enjoys a degree of transparency. This is achieved through the strategic glazing of the facade that allows a seamless dynamic between indoor and outdoor spaces. Image Renderings: [DBOX](https://www.d-box.com/en) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Connected Theater Complexes:** The integration of technology and connectivity in theater complexes to enhance audience experiences. - **Seamless Indoor-outdoor Spaces:** Creating a design that allows for a fluid and dynamic transition between indoor and outdoor spaces in architectural projects. - **Multi-venue Performance Spaces:** The development of theater complexes with multiple performance venues to accommodate varying audiences and events. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Exploring innovative design concepts and technologies for theater complexes, such as UNStudio's connected theater complex in Hong Kong. - **Entertainment:** Leveraging technology and design to create immersive and interactive theater experiences for audiences. - **Hospitality:** Incorporating performance spaces, rehearsal areas, shops, and restaurants in theater complexes to create a multifunctional entertainment destination. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Everchanging Water-Based Theaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yichang-grand-theatre.md) - [Alleyway-Inspired Art Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-bund-performing-arts-centre.md) - [Harbor Opera Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hamburg-state-opera.md) - [Sculptural Photocoltaic Theater Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opera-and-ballet-theatre-of-kosovo.md) - [Stadium-Based Theatre Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofi-stadium.md) - [Industrial-Themed Dance Theaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sadlers-wells.md) - [Amsterdam-Honoring Dynamic Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/un-studio.md) - [Arched Garden-Topped Cultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hengqin-culture-and-art-complex.md) - [Ring-Shaped Open-Air Amphitheaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luhu-ring-of-starlight.md)