As one of three ‘leaders in innovative theatre and architectural design’, DesignInc is thrilled to be shortlisted by the ACT Government for the Canberra Theatre Centre redevelopment project. We are partnering with London-based Zaha Hadid Architects.
The Canberra Theatre Centre redevelopment will include a new major theatre, and will be essential to the city’s performing arts future and a key driver for the tourism, economy, hospitality, and accommodation sectors. The centre will reimagine the current facilities to support the presentation and production of international, national and local performances, concerts and events.
Diversity and inclusion is a key priority in the designs, with tenderers being asked to create design solutions that are supportive and inclusive for patrons, staff and performers with a disability and involves those who identify as LGBTIQ+.
Following an evaluation process, it is expected the successful consortium will be appointed as the ACT Government’s design partner by mid-2023 to develop and deliver detailed Canberra Theatre Centre designs. The successful tenderer will work closely with Major Projects Canberra during the design phase to provide opportunities for stakeholder and community input into the final design.
Design, public consultation and approval processes will take around two years and will inform planning for the project’s construction phase.
The redeveloped CTC will provide a world-class audience experience and deliver architectural excellence befitting its location in the centre of our city and centred in the planned Canberra Civic and Culture District.
I am excited to see the innovative tenders these industry leaders produce, bringing us closer to our ambition for Canberra as Australia’s arts capital.
ACT Minister for the Arts, Tara Cheyne
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