 The marble façade of the building is cantilevered 12 meters from the terrace by huge arching columns at the sides of the building, giving it the impression of being afloat.A large lagoon in front of the theatre mirrors the building during daytime, while fountains are illuminated by underwater lights at nighttime.The building houses four theaters, a museum of ethnographic art and other temporary exhibits, galleries, and a library on Philippine art and culture.