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perceived by all neighbors, reinforcing the sense of community. Social Life – “home / theatre / art gallery / bank” The “Old Bank Building” has modified the community of Pointe St. Charles. It goes beyond the idea of a simple landmark, becoming a social center that represents the core of the community. Sijpkes’ dwelling has many faces. It can be a theatre, an art gallery a cinema stage, a meeting space, a social center, or any other function that can be accommodated in the building. Its purpose is constantly being renamed. If art is a way to rename things, then this constant change in the building’s purpose is a kind of art. Sijpkes expresses himself by redefining the purpose of his dwelling. Theatre poster of a play performed at Pieter`s The “Old Bank Building” is an open stage with many purposes. Theatre, for instance, is an activity that is continuously present on the building’s schedule. Community theatre groups rely on this accessible space to perform their plays. This initiative gives Pointe St. Charles community the possibility of having theatre performances among their regular offerings. The bank is also an art gallery; bringing to the community the “freshest art creations” produced in Montreal. Pieter Sijpkes also offers the space for social meetings such as parties and reunions.
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