Government of Canada Announces Historic Investment to Transform and Revitalize the National Arts Centre
Ministers Baird and Glover announce investment to renew one of our national cultural institutions
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 12/10/14 -- Department of Canadian Heritage
The Honourable John Baird, Member of Parliament (Ottawa West-Nepean), and the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced that the Government of Canada will invest $110.5 million for the architectural renewal of the National Arts Centre (NAC). This is part of the $5.8 billion investment previously announced by Prime Minister Stephen Harper on November 24 to continue to build and renew infrastructure across the country.
Situated in the heart of the nation''s capital, the renewed NAC will include improved performance spaces, public areas for education and events, full accessibility for people with mobility challenges, and a magnificent glass atrium and entrance.The overarching vision of the project is to transform the NAC into a world-class facility that is welcoming and inviting, and that proudly symbolizes the excellence of the performing arts in Canada. The NAC aims to welcome visitors through its renewed entrance by 2017, and to complete most of the project by the end of that year.
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"Since its creation in the 1960s, the National Arts Centre has become a thriving national arts organization that is a catalyst for performance, creation and learning, and a home for Canada''s most creative artists. The NAC is a national treasure-a living symbol of the performing arts in Canada, and a Crown asset that needs to be restored. We are proud to renew one of our country''s most important cultural institutions."
-The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
"Our Government recognizes the value of the National Arts Centre to the National Capital Region and to all Canadians. We are proud to support an institution that welcomes more than 1.2 million visitors each year in its building. This investment in our cultural infrastructure will allow the NAC to continue to thrive for many years, while creating jobs and opportunity for our region. The result will be a glowing, brilliantly renewed National Arts Centre, whose transparent entrance on Elgin Street will reflect the welcoming character of our capital and bring new life to the core of our city."
-The Honourable John Baird, Member of Parliament (Ottawa West-Nepean)
"The new atrium and entrance of the NAC will be warm and inviting, and will embrace the nation''s capital for the first time. Visitors have often remarked to me that it''s unfortunate the NAC turns its back on the city. With this new design, we will finally face the city and its most important square. We often call Confederation Square ''Canada''s Square'' at the NAC, a place where the country gathers for important anniversaries including Remembrance Day and Canada Day."
-Peter Herrndorf, President and CEO of the National Arts Centre
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NEW ENTRANCE
NEW NORTH ATRIUM
ENHANCED CATERING CAPABILITY
REJUVENATED EXISTING SPACES
IMPROVED ACCESSIBILITY
LEED PROJECT AND UPGRADES TO EXISTING BUILDING SYSTEMS AND ENVELOPE
RENOWNED ARCHITECT FIRM
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Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
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819-997-7788
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Datum: 10.12.2014 - 08:00 Uhr
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