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Chan Shun Concert Hall is within the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, situated at the western tip of Vancouver's Point Grey Peninsula, on the University of British Columbia (UBC) campus. The Centre, which opened in 1997, also features Telus Theatre for drama and dance, and the Royal Bank Cinema, a film screening/lecture room. The Chan Shun Concert Hall has 1400 seats, 200 of which are behind the platform for use with a chorus. Used primarily for teaching and rehearsing, the Hall serves mainly to enhance the University's arts education programs. Its highly-regarded acoustics, however, also make it a chosen venue for UBC recordings, local and regional groups, touring chamber music groups and recitalists. The layout also makes it conducive to semi-staged concert opera productions by the UBC music department. The Hall was designed to support both regular student use and the exacting demands of touring professionals. An adjustable canopy above the platform, along with the room's geometry, allows the music director and musicians to tailor their acoustical environment for each event. Motorized acoustical banners can be extended to reduce the reverberance for amplified events, and other musical offerings where a "dry" acoustic is preferred. An orchestra pit can be used for performances such as concert opera. A modest, but high quality, sound reinforcement system is provided, with extensive provisions for touring groups. Artec provided Design and Planning services covering Auditorium Acoustics Design, Specialized Performance Equipment Systems (sound & communication systems) design and Noise & Vibration Control consulting for the project. The architect for the Chan Centre was Bing Thom Architects.
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