The building is organized as a series of nine interlocking towers that showcase the many diverse programs, collections and offerings of the Centre. Wrapped inside and outside in glazed terra cotta that evokes the earth and light of the prairie, the formal and material expression allows for a range of dynamic viewpoints and connections to the surrounding context. From the street, sound and light draws visitors up into the performance, education spaces and galleries above. While the towers hold acoustically distinct volumes or “stages”, the spaces between are the connective tissue of the Centre, allowing visitors to experience a full spectrum of sound and activity. Expanses of glass and filtered screens frame the city and landscape beyond.