THE TOBY AND HENRY BATTLE CENTRE

 

Client
Reena Foundation. Brampton, Ontario.
Reich and Petch Architects..
Materials
Patinated and stainless steel with gold leaf and electronics, 3.3m x 5m. Keyboard is patinated steel, engraved, 2.4m long x 1m deep x 1.5m high.

 

A musical sculpture for donor recognition. The Battle Centre is a cultural centre for developmentally handicapped adults. The organ hangs in the stairwell and the keyboard is mounted on the floor in front. Touching a key causes the sculpture to respond with musical sounds that change periodically.