The building has a curvaceous shape enclosing a flexible layout auditorium seating 1,200 people. Around the concrete core more than 100 exposed glulam vertical timber fins, rising 10-15m, support the roof overhang.

The architects said the extensively glazed building and the exposed fins draw inspiration from woodland trees.

“Trees in the forest are not set out in regular lines so we've taken this irregular pattern. The fins are deliberately set at different centres to give an echo of the random approach that you get in the forest,” said a spokesperson.

Engineering firm Ramboll said it was not a standard building. “Every aspect of this complex project demanded innovative solutions that carefully addressed the architectural intent and theatre requirements,” it said.

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