Edmonton Design Week: The Citadel and the City

The Citadel Theatre is one of Canada's most important and celebrated regional theatres. It was opened in November 1976, having been designed by architects Barton Myers and R.L. Wilkin. The tour is intended to reveal to the participants both the front of house and back of house features including the four performance venues and the back of house facilities necessary for their operations. The tour wil be guided by Citadel staff and architect David Murray who worked on the design and construction of the building. There will be a discussion of the important intellectual link to renown 20th C. American architects, Louis Kahn and Charles and Ray Eames.

Join us on October 15 for an exciting two-part event exploring the architectural and cultural significance of the Citadel Theatre:

1. The Citadel and the City - Theatre Building Tour
Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Citadel Theatre
Details: Enjoy an exclusive tour of the iconic Citadel Theatre building.

2. The Citadel and the City - Lunch and Panel Discussion
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Tucker Amphitheatre
Details: Following the tour, join us for lunch and a panel discussion in the Tucker Amphitheatre. The panel will delve into the theatre's impact on the city and its architectural significance.

Host or Publisher MADE (Media Architecture Design Edmonton)