University of British Columbia, Chan Centre for the Performing Arts

Inspired by the shape of the cello, the Chan Shun Concert Hall's curves resemble the musical instrument. The intimate concert hall seats 1,200 patrons with an additional 200 choral seats behind the concert platform. The multiform Telus Studio Theatre seats 160 to 275 depending on the stage configuration.

Services

Preliminary development including feasibility study, programming, concept design, theatre planning, and theatre equipment design and specification

Owner

University of British Columbia

Users

University of British Columbia

Acoustician

Artec

Theatre Type(s)

Educational, Concert hall, Multiform theatre, Multipurpose theatre

Seat Count(s)

1200, 275

Construction Type

New construction

• Scale + Timbre: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts