Functionality Mistakes Throughout History That Were Way Too Expensive to Fix

Zaha Hadid’s architectural masterpiece, Guangzhou Opera House, epitomizes ingenuity, taking five years to complete. Inspired by the Pearl River’s riverbanks, CNN Business hailed it as Guangzhou’s crowning

Shortly after opening, the Guangzhou Opera House faced scrutiny over construction quality, leading to cracks in granite and falling glass panels amid a humid climate. 2009 saw a fire, highlighting the challenges of ambitious architectural designs.