Myer Horowitz Theatre
CanadaContractors: Kerr Interior Systems
Project description
The renovation of the Myer Horowitz Theatre is a multifaceted project that encompasses a thorough overhaul of the existing theatre infrastructure. This includes a complete update of the theatre chamber, sound booths, projection rooms, catwalks, change rooms, and washrooms. Additionally, the project entails the renovation and expansion of the two-story lobby, which will be equipped with new stairwells and an elevator. A critical and complex aspect of this project involved a 552 foot long ribbon wall that is both structural and acoustical in design, while running from one end of the theatre and replicated as a mirror image on the other side of the theatre.
Main information
Building size
2 787 m²
Building purpose / type
Theatre
Building owner name
University
of Alberta
Architect name
ARC Studio
Contractors
Kerr Interior Systems
Company name: Kerr Interior Systems
Main Representative: Darryl Wiebe
Other Representative: Tyler MacRae, Devon Lewandoski
Number of collaborators: 110
Specialties: Gypsum Drywall and Steel Stud Construction, Acoustical Treatments, Load bearing design and structures
Founded in: 1978
Biography: KERR started in 1978 by: Ken Rubin, Ed Wiebe, Russ McAuley, and Ron Creusot, hence the name KERR. They started out as an acoustic ceiling contractor and grew quickly and consistently throughout the years. They were committed to each other; they slowly grew the company through the boom of the late 70’s and surviving the bust of the early 80’s and the recession that followed. The Second generation of KERR started in the year 2000 when Darryl and Wendell Wiebe took over the company. The company has steadily grown and evolved into one of the largest and most recognized Interior Systems company’s in Alberta, with over 100 employees in the field and several awards to its name.
Website: www.kerrinterior.com
Sustainability in the project
- This redevelopment brought the building up to code with new building controls sequence of operations to reduce energy consumption. Also upgraded the existing building thermal insulation to diminish heat transfer to the outside of the building and resilient thermal efficiency. A large expanse of glazing curtain walls was incorporated into the new lobby design providing users with an abundance of natural light and reducing energy consumption.
- All exterior precast panels were removed, refurbished and reinstalled.
- Existing stair’s steel supports, stringers and the wood landings and treads were removed, refurbished, relocated and reinstalled.
- Existing brick and concrete pavers were removed, refurbished and reinstalled for exterior landscaping scope.
- The project installed solar panels on all 4 elevations to assist with reducing the building’s energy consumption.
- The building lighting has occupancy sensors and lighting control to reduce the building’s energy consumption.
- The project supports the SU’s plan to be net zero. Mainly through PV panels, upgraded envelope and LED theatre lighting.
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