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Canadian Music Centre

Toronto, Canada

Located in Central Toronto, The Canadian Music Centre holds Canada's largest collection of Canadian concert music, and acts as a resource centre for students and composers. The building was originally constructed in 1892 in the Queen Anne style. This project saw the renovation of the second floor, which had previously comprised a series of walled-off offices, into a modernized, open-plan area including a performance space, library, and lounge, as well as private offices and a washroom.Throughout much of the floor, walls and drop-ceilings were removed to create a more fluid and bright space. The entry to the central staircase was relocated and opened up to provide views into the performance space when entering the floor. The performance s...