The building for the Canadian Opera Company will be located in the heart of Toronto, so one of the main design challenges was to align the new building with the vibrant urban environment. For this, cafes and shops will be located on one side of the building located at the intersection of wide streets of the building, on the other - its facade will be absolutely transparent, and passers-by will be able to see what is happening in the foyer and even in the auditorium.
However, the five-story building with a budget of $ 150 million will be distinguished not only by the original design, but also by excellent acoustics. In addition, the absence of a ramp and a well-thought-out arrangement of spectator seats will provide an optimal view of its visitors. At the same time, the architects admit that they borrowed many of the features of their project for the future theater from the ancient opera buildings in Europe.
