PHI CENTRE
407 SAINT-PIERRE STMONTREAL (QUEBEC) CANADA H2Y 2M3 +1 514 225 0525 / +1 855 526 8888
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MISSION— A SMART BUILDING FOR ART, the PHI Centre provides unique occasions to come in contact with artists, creators, innovators and their works. A SMART BUILDING FOR ART, four floors of versatile space adaptable to all types of events imaginable: launches, conferences, colloquia, screenings, exhibitions, concerts, shows, interactive installations. A SMART BUILDING FOR ART, with a host of production studios and creative spaces – the most sophisticated technical resources available in the hands of artists and innovators. A SMART BUILDING FOR ART, is exciting creative ideas of all manners, for all manner of people, coming from all manner of context possible - from the neighbourhood to the other side of the planet. A SMART BUILDING FOR ART, is a space for producing work that is inspiring and thought-provoking; work that is responsive and edgy, that wakes you up and is a motor for change. A SMART BUILDING FOR ART, is a space in constant evolution, always changing from one visit to the next, yet never entirely different - every PHI Centre experience is unique.
TERRACE
CHECKROOMPRIVATE DINING
PRODUCTION SUITE• Recording studio· Editing studio• Artist quarters• Projection/Control room
SPACE ESPACE D
SPACE CSPACE B
SPACE ALE RHINOCÉROS
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SPACE A
In the heart of historic Old Montreal, the PHI experience begins at our main entrance. The hall leads to Space A, our 380-capacity performance venue that can host a variety of events, from film premieres to live music.
LE RHINOCÉROS
Le Rhinocéros like every thing else at the PHI Centre was conceived to be flexible. You could use it as a waiting room, work space, reading room or meeting place.
And naturally, Le Rhinocéros is wired. Even more, it's Wi-PHI.
RESTAURANTIn development
In our final phase of development, the ground floor will also include a fully licensed restaurant, offering fresh and premium local products. An ideal place for unwinding, socializing and networking.
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SPACE APERFORMANCE HALL CONFIGURATION
Capacity:380 Standing100 Cabaret configuration 2,000 square feet
2 Mezzanines (Total of 370 square feet)
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SPACE ACINEMA CONFIGURATION
Capacity:83 Cinema seating
2,000 square feet
2 Mezzanines (Total of 370 square feet)
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SPACE A
FUNCTION· Music venue· Screening hall· Exhibit space for creative media· Workshops and corporate events· Soundstage for recording and scoring· Photo and filmmaking• Fully licensed
SIGHT· 6000 lumen Christie Projection system· 13’-4” x 7’-6” 16:9 Projection screen· Flexible Lighting Grid· 68 Dimmable strand C21 circuits
SOUND· Variable acoustics and aesthetics· Powerful Reinkus Heinz CF101LA Sound system· Surround sound capability
TECHNICAL INFRASTRUCTURE· Optional risers and chairs· 2 wire communication network· Broadcast grade cabling· Cat5 - RG6 - Fiber and Analog audio hook-up points· MADI and Ethersound to the Recording Studio
2,000 square feet
Capacity: 380 standing83 seated 100 cabaret configuration
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LE RHINOCÉROSCapacity: 60 people
864 square feet
—RESTAURANT In development
2,300 square feet
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LE RHINOCÉROS
FUNCTION· Lounge• Work space• Meeting place• Wi-Fi
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RESTAURANTIn development
RESTAURANTIn development
RESTAURANTIn development2,300 square feet
ENTRANCE
Le rhinocérosCapacity: 60 people864 square feet
Le rhinocéros
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SPACE B AND SPACE C
Divided into two areas, the second floor is devoted to digital/immersive arts and innovative filmmaking.
A stunning realization, the double-height Space B seats 94 in cinema configuration and up to 150 standing. Used for film events, it easily doubles as a sound stage and production facility.
It boasts a powerful 2K digital projector and hi-fi system. Active 3D technology for an augmented and interactive cinematic experience.
Space C is vast and serves as the main exhibition hall. As it is highly adaptable, it also accommodates resident artists who then exhibit their work on the premises.
The PHI Centre is designed to preserve the aural integrity of all works presented and produced. As such, Space C is always free of the sounds coming from other spaces, such as Space B. In fact, the whole Centre was built to provide guests, visitors and artists with an optimal acoustic environment.
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SPACE BEXHIBIT HALL CONFIGURATION
Capacity:150 Standing
1,300 square feet
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SPACE BCINEMA CONFIGURATION
Capacity:94 Seated
1,300 square feet
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SPACE B
FUNCTION· Digital Cinema Screening hall· Music venue· Exhibit space for creative media· Workshops and corporate events· Soundstage for recording and scoring· Photo and filmmaking
SIGHT· 2K 12000 lumen Christie Projection system· 19’6” x 10’3” Projection screen · Digital Cinema Server· Flexible Lighting Grid· 60 Dimmable strand C21 circuits
SOUND· Variable acoustics and aesthetics· Powerful Reinkus Heinz CF101LA Sound system· 7.1 Surround sound
TECHNICAL INFRASTRUCTURE· 21 FT ceiling height· Optional risers and chairs· 2 wire communication network· Broadcast grade cabling· Cat5 / RG6 / Fiber and Analog audio hook-up points· MADI and Ethersound to the Recording Studio
1,300 square feet
Capacity: 150 standing (Exhibit hall configuration)94 seated (Cinema configuration)
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SPACE C
A remarkable acoustical achievement, the PHI Centreis designed to preserve the aural integrity of all works presented and produced. As such, Space C is uniquely built with exceptional acoustic considerations in mind, preventing sound contamination from other areas.
FUNCTION· Exhibition hall· Workshops· Events
TECHNICAL INFRASTRUCTURE· 10 FT ceiling height· Polished concrete floors· AR111 fixtures for gallery floods and spots· Fluorescent fixtures· AC and Data port· Independent climate control· Attendant reception desk
SPACE C 2,800 square feetCapacity: 86
SPACE B1,300 square feetCapacity: 150
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PRODUCTION SUITE
The digital nerve centre of the PHI complex is found in the surround sound control room. Here, professionals and artists have access to state-of-the-art recording, editing and broadcasting technologies for films, music, and television productions.
RECORDING STUDIO (A/V)Ergonomic design allows for intimatehigh-fidelity (hi-fi) recording.Features:• Multichannel digital recording system• Sound isolation booth (percussion-ready)• Live mixing for HD broad- and webcasting
EDITING STUDIOComplete live HD recording-enabledediting suites, linked to Space A and Space B.
ARTIST QUARTERSArtists and collaborators can unwindor brainstorm in our artist quarters.
PROJECTION/CONTROL ROOMCortex of the media nervous system whereactivities are captured and processed.
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PRODUCTION SUITE
• Recording studio· Editing studio• Artist quarters• Projection/Control room
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PRODUCTION SUITE
EDITING STUDIO· Two Final Cut video editing stations· Yamaha DM1000 5.1 sound board· 5.1 Reference Monitoring· Final Cut server and NAS· Broadcast grade HD-SDI router· Video Ingest from Space A and Space B· Communication network
RECORDING STUDIO· Live Room and Sound Booth· SSL AWS-924 Analog Recording Console· Protools HD audio workstation· 5.1 Professional Reference Monitoring· Scoring and Video post-production· Record feeds from Space A and Space B· AES, MADI and Ethersound AD/DA· Producer Desk· Communication network
ARTIST QUARTERS· Green room• Private loges
PROJECTION/CONTROL ROOM
840 square feet
630 square feet
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—SPACE D AND SPACE E
Spaces D and E are raw and open.
The upper floor highlights the apparent beams and other structural components of this venerable building, infusing a strong sense of possibility into any context.
Space D is dedicated to the fulfillment of the PHI Centre’s curatorial and academic objectives, hosting workshops, master classes, and lectures.
Space E is a prime local for exhibits, creation labs and artist residencies, and can be booked alone, or along with Space D for larger events.
TERRACEA room with a view
Right above is a rooftop terrace — available for rent — that can accommodate up to 60 people. Overlooking Old Montreal, guests can unwind while admiring the river, the historic surroundings and Habitat 67.
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SPACE D AND SPACE E
Capacity:264 people (includes terrace)
5,950 square feet
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SPACE D AND SPACE E
Space D covers over 3,150 square feet, its largest wall bearing massive windows. Ideal for conferences, master classes and events.
The adjacent 1,950 square feet Space E can be independently used for additional exhibition space or production facilities.
With access to the coveted 60 person-capacityterrace, the upper floor may be raw, but is far from bare.
Total capacity Space D and Space E 264 (includes terrace)
SPACE d3,150 square feet
SPACE E1,950 square feet
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TERRACE
Capacity:60 people
—TEAM
PHOEBE GREENBERG — Founder and Director
PENNY MANCUSO — President
MICHAEL WRIGHT — Vice-President
MYRIAM ACHARD — Director of Communications and Public Relations
DANNY LENNON — Film Curator
EMMANUELLE HÉROUX — Director PHI-Films
JF MAYRAND — Interactive Creative Director PHI-Create
GEORGE FOK — Creative Director PHI-Create
—For all inquiries contact:
Director of Communications and PRMyriam Achard > [email protected] 514.844.7474 #5104
Vice-PresidentMichael Wright > [email protected]
phi-centre.com
—ADVISORY COMMITTEE
BRIAN MESSAGE — Chairman / UK Music Managers Forum, Radiohead Manager ADAM DRISCOLL — CEO / Fuel Music ELIAS BENHAMOU — Partner / DAVIES WARD PHILLIPS & VINEBERG LLP
DEAN CHENOY — Partner / HEENAN BLAIKIE LLP, S.E.N.C.R.L., SRL, Entertainment Law Group
STÉPHANE PRATTE — Architect / Atelier In Situ JOE IACONO C.A. — Chartered Accountants / Weisbord Del Gaudio Iacono
SUROOSH ALVI — Founder / VICE Media, Inc. ALAN GREENBERG — President and COO / MintoUrban Communities Inc.
FAY LEES LECOQ — Director of École Jacques Lecoq
DENIS VILLENEUVE — Filmmaker