Captivated by the intrinsic beauty and traditional values of the West Lake legends—home to the ancient Tran Quoc Pagoda and the sacred Tay Ho Palace—renowned Italian architect Renzo Piano infused the spirit of Hanoi into the theater's design. Its graceful, undulating roof mimics the ripples of the poetic West Lake, while a shimmering pearlescent finish allows the colors to shift with the changing light, creating an architectural icon that is both sophisticated and deeply evocative.