Cidade das Artes
The Cidade das Artes is a cultural complex located in Barra da Tijuca in the Southwest Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which was originally planned to open in 2004, with the name of City of Music. The formal inauguration was in January 2013, with the musical, "Rock in Rio".
The project's R$515 million to the city of Rio caused much controversy was originally budgeted at R$86 million.
As the new home of the Orquestra Sinfônica Brasileira and a main center for music, the Cidade das Artes is the largest modern concert hall in South America, with 1,780 seats. The complex spans approximately 90 thousand square metres and also features a chamber music hall, three theatres, and 12 rehearsal rooms. The terrace offers panoramic views of the neighbourhood of Barra da Tijuca.
The building was designed by the French architect Christian de Portzamparc and construction was funded by the city of Rio de Janeiro.
