Toronto Centre for the Arts, TCA Renewal, Greenwin Theatre Ontario, Canadian Architecture
Toronto Centre for the Arts Building
Lyric Theatre + Blck Box: New Canadian Building ? design by Diamond Schmitt Architects
Mar 14, 2017
Toronto Centre for the Arts Building
Design: Diamond Schmitt Architects
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Toronto Centre for the Arts Building
INNOVATIVE TRANSFORMATION WINS AWARD FOR TORONTO THEATRE
Toronto ? The repurposing of the Toronto Centre for the Arts has won an award for creating an intimate, state-of-the-art environment for live theatre. The Main Stage Reconfiguration Project transforms the existing auditorium into two venues – the 580-seat proscenium Lyric Theatre with a new stage, and a 300-seat flexible ?black box?. The lighting in each chevron panel can be controlled separately, presenting infinite possibilities of color effects:

This unusual project called for a signature design feature that would effectively rearrange the proscenium, provide a distinct identity for the Centre and enhance the theatrical experience. An innovative solution that addresses all three objectives is a system of lightweight architectural acoustic panels in bold geometric patterns that enwrap the audience and define the new proscenium.
Green LED color washing immerses the entirety of the theatre room:

The repurposing won the Achievement Award in the small project category from the Toronto Construction Association at their 149th annual conference. D...