Access to Shanghai Grand Opera House staircase restricted to paid ticket holders
Following the public opening of Shanghai Grand Opera House last month, the limited paid ticket released to the public to access the signature spiral staircase as well as the viewing platform on the roof has challenged the civic nature of the building.
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The Snøhetta-designed Shanghai Grand Opera House has introduced a paid ticketing system for visitors wanting to access the signature spiral staircase and rooftop viewing platform at the recently opened building in Shanghai.
When Dezeen visited the site, we observed a temporary barricade separating the free-to-access ground-level public space from the spiral staircase leading up to the roof. Access to the staircase and roof now costs 50 yuan (£5.60) per person.
Since opening, access to the architectural feature has been restricted, with visitors now required to pre-book tickets online to access it between 10:30 am and 2:30 pm. According to the booking site, people with tickets to see a performance inside the opera house are still required to purchase a ticket, and the fee includes accident insurance.
Asked about the apparent change in access requirements, Snøhetta said that demand meant that "visitor management is necessary" and that "access arrangements will continue to develop".
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