Busan Cinema Center, Busan

Busan Cinema Center, located in the vibrant city of Busan, South Korea, is a modern architectural marvel and a hub for film enthusiasts. This state-of-the-art complex, inaugurated in 2011, serves as the official venue for the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), Asia's largest film festival.

Designed by the Austrian architectural firm Coop Himmelb(l)au, the center is renowned for its innovative design and functionality. The most striking feature of the Busan Cinema Center is its massive roof, known as the Big Roof. It spans over a considerable area without the support of a single pillar, creating an open and welcoming space beneath. The Big Roof is also the world's longest cantilever roof, earning the center a place in the Guinness Book of World Records.

The complex comprises multiple facilities, including theaters, convention halls, office spaces, creative studios, and dining areas, all designed to cater to a wide range of cultural and cinematic events. The centerpiece of the complex is the grand outdoor theater, which boasts a vast screen and seating for thousands of spectators, offering a unique movie-going experience under the stars.

Busan Cinema Center is not just a venue for film screenings; it also serves as a cultural landmark. Its LED lighting system, which illuminates the Big Roof, creates a dazzling light show in the evenings, turning the building into a work of art that transforms the city's nightscape.

Open to visitors throughout the year, the center provides guided tours that allow film fans and architecture aficionados to explore its facilities and learn about the advanced technology and creative design that make it a leading destination for both cinema and architecture.