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PORTRAIT SONORE, in collaboration with architect Michael Mclelland and architectural historian Marie-Josée Therrien, presents the walking documentary TORONTO /DOWNTOWN MODERN – an immersive and dynamic walk in the heart of Toronto?s downtown that explores the history of its most iconic modern buildings.
A LIVELY PORTRAIT
Toronto Downtown Modern is an experience in sound, a 120-minute experiential walk through the heart of the financial district, a continuous immersion in soundscapes, information and music. Personal accounts from renowned architects and experts offer a fresh look at Toronto?s under-appreciated modern past as their testimonials inspire new visions for the city, and inspire us to think about Toronto?s future. Throughout the walk, the narration and original musical score evoke the spirit of modernity, directly inspired by the forms and materials of the Modernist era. Interviews and music combine to create a new and lively portrait of the modern city.
TORONTO, A MODERN CITY
This audio-guided walk starts at Union Station and ends at Toronto City Hall. We hear about the growth of Toronto as a metropolis and we learn about the significant changes carried out in the 1950s.
Discover the spirit that made Toronto a city of great promise, the conflicting ambitions and visions that brought about the development of Toronto in the 20th century. Learn more about Toronto?s modern heritage buildings through the testimonies of th...