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fabric banners to acoustically mask walls. Flexibility and adaptability are key features in the design of the concert hall. The cello-like shape of the hall comes from the acoustically successful shoe box shape which allows for an even distribution of sound throughout the performance space. This
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textile and clothing company. His sons were strongly influenced by his morals and generosity and in the 1980s, after immigrating to Canada, they decided to give back to their new country by helping to build an educational arts facility at UBC. They approached president
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The construction of the Chan Centre took 2 years to complete and the official opening occurred on May 11, 1997. The cost came to approximately $ 25 million with donations from the Chan Foundation of Canada, BC Tel (now
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and from the community, are the prevalent art form programmed in the studio theatre, it has also become a popular venue for small music ensembles, film shoots, CD release parties and dance recitals.
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to move airplane parts. Compressed air is blown through tubes and the towers then hover approximately 1/2 inch above the ground and are moved into configuration by 4-6 people.
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Multiple photos of the interior at The Chan Centre For The Performing Arts stitched together in a panoramic view for publication in the magazine Professional Sound.
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which, through the interest revenue that it generates, supports many arts organizations and diverse performances at the local, national and international level.
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The Chan Centre was constructed with over 6,500 cubic metres of concrete which can be seen throughout the building. In the concert hall, the concrete walls are
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shape also allows for a more consistent sound experience for audience members, no matter where they are sitting in the hall.
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designed the concert hall and acoustic specifications, and Theatre Projects Consultants designed the studio theatre.
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The building has featured in several television shows. It was used as "The 4400 Center" in several episodes of
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The creation of the Chan Centre was made possible by an initial donation from two brothers and businessmen,
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as well as a diverse, yearly performing arts season that attracts audiences from all over the
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in 2014. In 2015 it was used for being "I am The Center" church in Season 1 Episode 3 of
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it is a building in the Cloud 9 luxury ship, and was used as the meeting place for the
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Scale and Timbre: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts Bing Thom Architects
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Scale and Timbre: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts Bing Thom Architects
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Scale and Timbre: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts Bing Thom Architects
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The small, 160-seat cinema has multiple projection capabilities, including:
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Richards, Linda (1996-12-24). "a fine performance". Business in Vancouver.
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The Chan Centre was a collaborative project between three companies;
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Haden, Bruce (March 1998). "Concert Halls 1: Pacific Opus".
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Panorama of the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the
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created the overall building design, Artec Consultants in
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MacInnes, Katherine (October 1998). "Sound of silence".
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School of Library, Archival and Information Studies
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