Architecture
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Why not wood? How good architecture and a sense of material, could help the Chateau Laurier addition finally get it right
When the new design for the highly controversial Chateau Laurier addition was shared with the public in early February, it was immediately evident that...
By Kristen Gagnon -
Portrait Sonore visits Ottawa Downtown Modern
Portrait Sonore has released the latest of its podcast documentaries of Canadian urban spaces; Ottawa Downtown Modern. These “pocket...
By Sarah Gelbard -
Review: National Arts Centre Architectural Rejuvenation Project Phase I
By the time you read this, HRH Prince Charles will have already cut the ribbon on the first phase of the $110.5 million architectural rejuvenation of the...
By Kristen Gagnon -
UrbSanity: Big and Small, Ottawa’s world-class obsession with being world-class
The Ottawa news cycle is a revolving door of controversies over architecture, landmarks, monuments, and mega- infrastructure and redevelopment projects...
By Sarah Gelbard -
All of Centretown – Photography and the city
The City of Ottawa is carrying out a multi-year project, surveying and evaluating every built structure in the city to determine which resources...
By Adrian Phillips -
Construction/Destruction update from NAC
The grand upper level terrace overlooking the canal is the strongest clue to the building’s original intention to be a key piece in the master plan...
By Sarah Gelbard -
Nepean Place: Centretown’s elevated park
An easily overlooked building in Ottawa’s Centretown features a unique amenity which, while in plain sight from the street, generally goes unnoticed...
By Adrian Phillips -
Pinecrest Creek Renewal: An urban landscape masterplan by Carleton students
What is the best use of public land? Who should be privileged with the best views of the river? How does national identity intersect with everyday use...
By Spacing -
Doors Open Ottawa: Discover the story behind every door on June 4 & 5
It is year fifteen for Doors Open Ottawa’s celebration of the city’s rich architectural and cultural heritage. Organized by the City of Ottawa, Doors...
By Spacing -
UrbSanity: Architecture, more than we picture
What is architecture and who is an architect? We all sort of know but sort of don’t. I have been studying, designing, and writing about architecture for...
By Sarah Gelbard -
Jane’s Walk Ottawa-Gatineau, May 6-8
Citizen-led walking tours towards community-based city building. Jane’s Walk is a movement of free, citizen-led walking tours inspired by Jane...
By Spacing -
UrbSanity: Kiwi consultation lessons
Now that we are a couple months removed from the public presentations and consultation process for the redevelopment of Lebreton Flats I am anxious to see...
By Spacing