John O'Keefe

John O’Keefe received is Bachelor of Applied Science from the University of Toronto in 1981 then a Masters in Sound and Vibration Studies from Southampton University in 1985.

Throughout his 25 year long career, John has channelled his passion for music, science and technology into buildings for the performing arts.  Local examples include the Princess of Wales Theatre, the Young Centre and The Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, the latter done in association with Soundspace Design.  Further afield his work includes the acoustic renovation of Vancouver’s Orpheum Theatre and the new Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre in Medicine Hat.

His current work includes the $40 M renovation of Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre and a landmark acoustical feasibility study for Stratford Ontario’s seminal Festival Theatre.

John is a principal with Aercoustics Engineering Limited and has presented papers and lectures throughout the western world.  He is the winner of several awards including last years’ Schreyer Award, the country’s highest distinction for engineering.