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The Centre National des Arts – What's the concept?

A look at the concept behind Ernst Roch's 1967 logo for The Centre National des Arts.

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Richard Baird
Mar 19, 2026
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What’s the concept?

The Centre National des Arts is a performing arts organisation and national arts centre in Ottawa. The project was launched in 1967 to coincide with Canada’s centennial celebrations and was opened two years later in 1969.

The centre features a distinctive architectural formation of hexagonal structures created by Polish-born architect …

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