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Heritage + Adaptive Reuse

Niagara Parks begins RFQ phase to redevelop two power stations

Building Apr 29, 2022

Niagara Parks is looking to reimagine two decommissioned hydroelectric power plants. Located in the heart of Queen Victoria Park, with the Niagara River, Horseshoe Falls and American Falls as backdrops, the call for development proposals…

Sustainability

CaGBC provides thoughts on the renovation of the Centre Block

Building Jun 30, 2021

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) shared more details on the renovation of the Centre Block. The 10-year project sets out to preserve Centre Block’s historical and architectural heritage while ensuring the structure and the new…

Sustainability

The Delicate Art of Heritage Construction

Jovana Pavic Apr 30, 2020

Imagine having to reconstruct a building that is a designated heritage property. Having to carefully salvage thousands of 100-year-old bricks, and then reapply them the way a mason would have a century ago. Think about the amount of care…

Architecture

Diamond Schmitt Reveals Design for Ottawa Library and Archives

Building Jan 29, 2020

The design for the Ottawa Public Library – Library and Archives Canada Joint Facility by Diamond Schmitt Architects and KWC Architects has been revealed. The facility will be a city-wide resource that offers all Canadians access to a…

Building

Ontario Place included on World Monuments Fund 2020 Watch

Building Nov 14, 2019

Ontario Place has been included on the World Monuments Fund (WMF) 2020 Watch, a biennial selection of at-risk cultural heritage sites that combine great historical significance with contemporary social impact.The provincial government…