Toronto Architecture Tours - Art & Performance Tour
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Toronto, Ontario
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Join the Toronto Society of Architects’ guided walking tours and learn about some of the city’s best contemporary architecture. Our highly trained volunteer guides will take you to iconic buildings designed by world-renowned architects and explain the design context, details, and unusual features that make these buildings notable. Fun and informative, Toronto Architecture Tours provide the stories behind the buildings and demonstrate why architecture is such a powerful communications tool for businesses, organizations, and the city.
Toronto’s Art & Performance Tour
Some of Toronto's most exciting contemporary buildings are related to art, theatre, and cinema. Our walking tour features dynamic and controversial structures designed by top international and Canadian architects. You'll see some of the results of Toronto's recent Cultural Renaissance, an exciting program of buildings that solidified our city's reputation as a world class arts centre.
Featured Bulidings:
- Roy Thompson Hall, 1978-82 Arthur Erickson with Mathers & Haldenby; interior transformed 2000-02 KPMB
- Princess of Wales Theatre, 1991-93 Peter Smith of Lett/Smith Architects
- TIFF Bell Lightbox, 32007-10 KPMB
- proposed John Street Arts & Culture Promenade
- Festival Hall, 1999 Kirkland Partnership
- Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 2006 A. J. (Jack) Diamond
- Umbra Concept Store, 2007 Kohn Shnier Architects
- Pachter Hall / Moose Factory Gallery, 2005 Stephen Teeple
- Sharp Centre, OCAD University, 2004 Will Alsop with Robbie/Young + Wright Architects
- AGO, Gehry International Architects with Adamson Associates Architects
DETAILS:
MEETING PLACE:
WHEN:
Weekly on Sunday mornings from 10 am to 12 noon
Thursday from 6 pm to 8 pm only on June 16, July 7 & 28, August 18
DURATION:
2 hours
DISTANCE:
Approx 2.3 km with some stairs to and from buildings
Near St. Andrew subway station (exact location provided with your e-Ticket); Finish: Near St. Patrick subway station
** THERE ARE NO CASH TICKET SALES AT THE MEETING PLACE **
Please note: Online Ticket sales for each tour close at 6 pm the day before each tour date. Chldren under 10 are free provided they are accompanied by paying adults. Tickets are non-refundable 24 hours before your registered tour date/time.
Tours are conducted entirely by trained volunteers who are passionate
about buildings and people. If you enjoy your tour, please feel free
to tip the guides! Got feedback or comments? Send us an email at comments@torontoarchitecturetours.com.
The Toronto Architecture Tours are organized and run by the Toronto Society of Architects. Special thanks to our generous sponsors, supporters and volunteers who make it all possible!
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..in-kind support from:
UrbanSpace Property Group
Design Exchange
For more information, please contact the organizer via email at walk@torontosocietyofarchitects.ca
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Toronto Society of Architects
Established in 1887, the Toronto Society of Architects (TSA) is a non-profit volunteer-based organization comprised of architects, professionals from sister organizations, and members of the community that are interested in architecture and urban issues. The TSA is the local Chapter of the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA), which is the licensing and regulatory body that governs the practice of architecture in Ontario.
The TSA plays an advocacy role in the City, ensuring that architecture and design are key considerations in public discussions and in processes that have an impact on our urban environment.
The TSA organizes and sponsors a wide variety of initiatives including exhibitions, tours, publications, competitions, forums, film series and celebrations that engage the architectural profession, its sister disciplines, and the public. An elected Executive, comprised of volunteers, undertakes and directs these initiatives throughout the year. We strive to promote and advance the role of architecture and design in Toronto’s dynamic community.
Membership in the TSA is open to all with an interest in Toronto architecture and urban issues. Please consider joining!
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