In 1957, the Festival Theatre marked a watershed moment by introducing modern architecture to the realm of Canadian public buildings. Fast forward six decades and Siamak Hariri’s groundbreaking design for the Tom Patterson Theatre once again captivated the global stage. Join moderator and actor Khadijah Roberts-Abdullah, alongside Brigette Shim, an award-winning architect, Lindsay Hochman, associate of Hariri Pontarini Architects, and Robert Lemon, retired award-winning architect, for an engaging conversation exploring modern architecture and delve into the artistic intricacies and meticulous care required to craft some of the world’s most extraordinary structures.

Featured Guests

Robert Lemon
Khadijah Roberts-Abdullah
Brigitte Shim