On the southeast corner of Queen and University, the Four Seasons Centre for The Performing Arts serves as the home of both the Canadian Opera Company and the National Ballet of Canada. Designed by Diamond+Schmitt Architects, the 2,071-seat theatre opened on June 14, 2006 and has come to be known as one of the world's greatest performance spaces. Back on July 24, 2004, construction on the new facility was well under way.

The Four Seasons Centre under construction on July 24, 2004, image by Edward Skira

Fast forward to today and the completed theatre now frames the growing Toronto skyline bringing a healthy shot of culture to the primarily institutional University Avenue.

The Four Seasons Centre as seen on June 26, 2014, image by Jack Landau

We will return next week with another look at the changing face of Toronto!

Related Companies:  Crossey Engineering, Diamond Schmitt Architects