New World Development Conserves the State Theatre

The State Theatre is one of the last surviving cultural monuments in Hong Kong. Post-war movie palaces, like the State Theatre, that date back to the 1950s are few and far between in Hong Kong. In 2017, it was listed as a Grade 1 Historic Building, thanks not only to its 68 years of history and cultural significance, but also its modernist architecture that is said to be unique in Asia. In 2020, New World Development announced that it would take on the conservation of the Theatre, including the captivating parabolic exoskeleton structure on the rooftop, also known as the “flying trusses”. Working with a local and international team of experts, New World’s goal is to revitalise the dilapidated building, preserve its heritage and restore the State Theatre to its original glamour.

“We will do our best to conserve and restore this iconic building to its original glamour and build a cultural oasis for our next generation.”

 
Adrian Cheng
CEO of New World Development and Founder of Culture for Tomorrow

“Discover the State Theatre in All of Us”

New World is continuing the 68-year-old legacy of the State Theatre. Before launching a complete architectural conservation of the State Theatre, Culture for Tomorrow has announced a specially curated, immersive event called