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2006 Governor General’s Medals
in Architecture
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Théâtre du Vieux-Terrebonne |
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 The new Theater of Vieux-Terrebonne is located in the city’s civic park, overlooking the spectacular riparian landscape of the Mille-Isles River.
The concept proposed explores the primordial link with nature that constitutes Terrebonne’s most important heritage since the 17th century. In part intertwined, in part superimposed, the architecture of the theater blurs the limit between the cultural facility and its natural setting. The theater interior topography of interconnected social stages simultaneously engages the exterior landscape as another stage for observing and being observed. The intimate, 658-seat multi-use hall presents everything from plays, concert and films, to visits from Quebec’s astoundingly popular stand-up comics.
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Jury Comment:
Nestled comfortably and skillfully in a setting that blends natural and heritage elements, this theatre nevertheless makes a bold and well-structured statement.
The dynamic juxtaposition of the various spaces creates tremendous energy. The use of rubblework – a nod to early French colonial architecture – in no way detracts from the modern flavour of the building. |
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Mario Saia |
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