Architecture

The abuse and neglect of Somerset House

[flickr mikeygottawa 72157625047890029] Editor’s note: The above photoset is by Mike Gerike, who tells the story of how it came together here...

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Walking the west: self-guided heritage tour of Hintonburg

The Resurgence of the Front Porch

Erin O’Connell is an urban planner who has worked in both the private and public sectors. She enjoys thinking about urban design, cycling to work, and...

On LRTs and architecture

As rail-starved Ottawans wait for the latest attempt at light-rail transit to creep slowly towards completion, one question remains unanswered: who will...

Preview: Jane’s Walk this weekend

With 35 captivating neighbourhood-based walks on the program, this year’s edition of Jane’s Walk promises to be the most deliciously diverse...

The ‘Last Good Year’: Revisiting the Centennial Craze

1967 was a good year— the “last good year” according to Pierre Berton. Canada’s centennial sparked centennial-project craze across the country. I first...

“Where in Ottawa?”: a cinema, stripped bare

The answer to last week’s quiz is the Podium Building at Place de Ville. It seems it was a tough one; we had no right answers. Place de Ville was...

Apt613 Photo Essay: Lesser Known Buildings

Ottawa-the national capital, often overshadows Ottawa-the place to live. This is particularly true in architecture, where institutions like parliament...

A river runs near it: re-orienting the Carleton quad

Every five years or so, Carleton University revisits its master plan. The most recent draft edition was released in September 2009. Though the campus has...

Where in Ottawa, Round 2: time for the cheat sheet

No one has correctly guessed the correct answer to last week’s puzzler. To refresh memories, here it is again: While I currently sit unassumingly at...

A daytime date with Mr. Dark

When you’re getting to know someone you think might have prospects it often a good idea to spend some sunshine hours with them before moving on to...