Beijing Television Cultural Center
| Television Cultural Center | |
|---|---|
中央电视台电视文化中心 | |
The building before the 2009 fire | |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Location | Beijing |
| Coordinates | 39°54′56″N 116°27′28″E / 39.91556°N 116.45778°E |
| Construction started | 2004 |
| Completed | 2009 |
| Opening | 16 May 2012 |
| Owner | China Central Television (CCTV) |
| Height | |
| Roof | 159 m (522 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 34 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Rem Koolhaas and Ole Scheeren |
The Television Cultural Center (TVCC; Chinese: 中央电视台电视文化中心) is a 34-story skyscraper on East Third Ring Road, Guanghua Road in the Central Business District (CBD) of Beijing, China. It was due to open in mid-May 2009 containing a hotel, a theater, and several studios. It finally opened on 16 May 2012 due to a major fire.