Terri Meyer Boake B.E.S. B.Arch. M.Arch.
Associate Professor School of Architecture University of Waterloo

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Tohu: Chapiteau des Arts

Consortium: Schème consultants, Jacques Plante Architect and Jodoin Lamarre Pratte

Montreal, Quebec

 




Research Report to be written

Project Team:
Architects and landscape architects: Consortium: Schème consultants, Jacques Plante Architect and Jodoin Lamarre Pratte
Stage design: Trizart Alliance Inc.
Acoustics: Octave Acoustics
Construction management: Construction Vergo Inc.
Mechanical/electrical engineers: Martin Roy & Associates Consulting Group Inc.
Structural engineers: Martoni, Cyr & Associates Inc.
Civil engineers: Vinci Consultants Inc.


Images on this page taken by Rufina Wu, 4B student, School of Architecture, University of Waterloo

Main entrance accessible via the axis that will eventually be constructed to link with the Ecole.
Finished facade that opposes the biomass energy plant.

Exterior of large concrete drum.
View up wood walkway to side entrance of building.

Classroom wing cantilever.
Closer detail showing exterior finishing.
Elephant skin finish on concrete.
Detail view of colourful wood walkway.
Detail of environmentally considered wood cladding.
Exterior details.
View along side of building beneath entrance canopy -- the Ecole de Cirque is visible in the far distance.
Detail of canopy at main building entrance opposite heating plant.
Detail at overhead doors that facilitate the delivery of large objects/props for the facility.
Overall view of completed building.

The images on this site have been taken for use in my teaching. They may be copied for educational purposes. Please give credit. These images may not be reproduced commercially without written consent.

last updated June 3, 2005