ARCHITECTUS, Danish architects Henning Larsen and international theatre designers ARUP have been confirmed as the consortium to design the Canberra Theatre Centre redevelopment.

The team’s winning tender included early preliminary designs, which depict a new theatre building with a façade treatment that references the formal modernist and brutalist landmarks of Canberra.

The government says stakeholders and the community will have an opportunity to influence the project with consultation opportunities being planned for later this year.

Design, consultation and approval processes will continue into 2024.

Architectus principal Dr Stephen Long said: “Together with Henning Larsen and Arup, we’re honoured to be selected from the impressive line-up of international practices that were shortlisted.

“Our collective will play a key role in fuelling the creative spirit of Canberra by designing a world-class experience for the city’s thriving Canberra Civic and cultural district.”

Architectus is responsible for major projects including the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) and the redevelopment of the heritage listed State Library Victoria.

Henning Larsen were the lead designers for the Harpa Concert Hall Reykjavik, Iceland, and the Royal Danish Opera, Copenhagen.

Arup were the theatre designers for the Harpa Concert Hall and were part of the design team for the Hedberg, Hobart.