Architecture

Why not wood? How good architecture and a sense of material, could help the Chateau Laurier addition finally get it right

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When the new design for the highly controversial Chateau Laurier addition was shared with the public in early February, it was... Read More

Portrait Sonore visits Ottawa Downtown Modern

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Portrait Sonore has released the latest of its podcast documentaries of Canadian urban spaces; Ottawa Downtown Modern. These... Read More

Review: National Arts Centre Architectural Rejuvenation Project Phase I

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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... Read More

All of Centretown – Photography and the city

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The City of Ottawa is carrying out a multi-year project, surveying and evaluating every built structure in the city to determine which... Read More

Construction/Destruction update from NAC

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The grand upper level terrace overlooking the canal is the strongest clue to the building’s original intention to be a key piece... Read More

Nepean Place: Centretown’s elevated park

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An easily overlooked building in Ottawa’s Centretown features a unique amenity which, while in plain sight from the street... Read More

Pinecrest Creek Renewal: An urban landscape masterplan by Carleton students

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What is the best use of public land? Who should be privileged with the best views of the river? How does national identity intersect... Read More