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Taylor Performing Arts Center
Local History, Geography and Geology Influence a Performing Center’s Structure, Material and Finish Choices.
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The art of music taught at Mount Royal University’s Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts is housed in a work of art itself – inspired by the geography and geology of the natural surroundings in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The facility creates an environment that directly connects music ed… Read More
Architects at Pfeiffer Architecture built a stunning addition to the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts, which was completed in 2015. This music conservatory on Mount Royal University’s campus was already a staple in the community, serving musical education to people starting at age three all the… Read More
The 109,000 square-foot updated structure includes the 800-seat Bella Concert Hall for performances, which is surrounded by instructional spaces, ensemble rooms, individual and group practice rooms, rehearsal halls, studios, classrooms, and administration areas. Views of the surrounding campus and r… Read More
The design of the building’s additions pulled inspiration from the Calgary region’s geography and history. Iconic imagery of the area’s prairies, a lone barn found on the open landscape, teepees of the local aboriginal inhabitants, and the province’s official floral emblem, the Alberta Rose, were in… Read More
The massing of the performing arts center reflects the aesthetic of the prairie landscape meeting the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. To further bring this aesthetic to life, the architects specified the use of Vicwest .76mm metal panels, which are lightweight and easy to shape. These pre-painted … Read More
The interior of the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts also reflects the details found in the surrounding areas, especially in the Bella Concert Hall. This performance venue is clad in corrugated metal panels coated in a copper finish, which alludes to the lone barn found in the prairie landscape… Read More
The architectural decisions behind the additions to the LEED Gold certified performance center helped to create a welcoming yet dynamic environment for music education and performance, while also communicating the history of the area. Inspired by the community and built for the community, the Taylor… Read More
The art of music taught at Mount Royal University’s Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts is housed in a work of art itself – inspired by the geography and geology of the natural surroundings in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The facility creates an environment that directly connects music ed… Read More
