St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts

The St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts is undergoing a $400 million renovation project that will add new artist studios, a child care center, and a public square. The renovation will also prioritize accessibility and incorporate design elements inspired by Indigenous traditions. Additionally, when the center reopens in 2028, it will be Canada’s first carbon-neutral theater.

Salas O’Brien was originally selected as the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineer for all five of the shortlisted architecture companies involved in the international competition to redesign the historic space.