Zaha Hadid Architects have unveiled their design for the largest cultural building in China, to be located in Chengdu in Sichuan Province.

Chengdu Contemporary Art Centre by Zaha Hadid Architects

Chengdu Contemporary Art Centre by Zaha Hadid Architects

Chengdu Contemporary Art Centre by Zaha Hadid Architects

The facade will be covered in criss-crossing louvres to provide shade from the sun.

Chengdu Contemporary Art Centre by Zaha Hadid Architects

Chengdu Contemporary Art Centre by Zaha Hadid Architects

Chengdu Contemporary Art Centre by Zaha Hadid Architects

Chengdu Contemporary Art Centre by Zaha Hadid Architects

Chengdu Contemporary Art Centre by Zaha Hadid Architects

Chengdu Contemporary Art Centre by Zaha Hadid Architects

Chengdu Contemporary Art Centre by Zaha Hadid Architects

Chengdu Contemporary Art Centre by Zaha Hadid Architects