National Theatre of Ghana, Accra, Ghana, Africa (1990)

Artist/Designer:

Project Location: Accra, Ghana

Figure 1: Inside the theatre ( Source | Accessed : August 11, 2023 | Photographer: Julien Lanoo )

Figure 2 ( Source | Accessed : August 11, 2023 | Photographer: Julien Lanoo )

Figure 3: Inside the theatre ( Source | Accessed : August 11, 2023 | Photographer: Julien Lanoo )

Figure 4 ( Source | Accessed : August 11, 2023 | Photographer: Julien Lanoo )

Figure 5: General plan ( Source | Accessed : August 11, 2023 )

Figure 6: Ground floor plan ( Source | Accessed : August 11, 2023 )

Figure 7: Mezzanine ( Source | Accessed : August 11, 2023 )

Figure 8: 1st floor plan ( Source | Accessed : August 11, 2023 )

Figure 9: 2nd floor plan ( Source | Accessed : August 11, 2023 )

Figure 10: 3rd floor plan ( Source | Accessed : August 11, 2023 )

Figure 11: Roof plan ( Source | Accessed : August 11, 2023 )

Figure 12: Outside ( Source | Accessed : August 11, 2023 | Photographer: Alexander_Kudrin )

Style/Period(s):
Modern

Primary Material(s):
Concrete, Brick

Function(s):
Concert Hall, Theater, Cultural Center

Related Website(s):

Theatre's Website | Accessed : August 11, 2023

ArchDaily | Accessed : August 11, 2023

Significant Date(s):
1990-1999, 1990, 1992

Additional Information:
Publications/Texts in Print:

Additional Information:
The theatre is a modern building that is meant to share performing arts with the people of Ghana. China gave the building to Ghana as a gift. The National Dance Company, the National Symphony Orchestra, and the National Theatre Players all operate from within the building.

Project Description:
The outside is modern and looks like a ship.

Building Address:
South Liberia Road,
GA-07-3184

Supporting Designers/Staff:

Significant Dates:
5th July 1989 - The contract agreement was signed
8 March 1990 - Theatre construction began
16 December 1992 - Theatre construction complete
30 December 1992 - Theatre opened

Associated Projects:

Tags:
Theatre, Performing Arts Centre, Concert Hall, Ghana, Accra

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