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Architecture49 Inc. + Foster+Partners

Parliamentary Precinct Redevelopment - Block 2 in Ottawa / Réaménagement de la Cité parlementaire - Bloc 2 à Ottawa

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Block 2 Buildings

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Sustainability Concept

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East - Metcalfe Street

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The Land

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Wellington Street - Commons Building View 1

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Birks and Bate Streets - Corner View

GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE COMPETITOR

Competitor	Foster + Partners
	fosterandpartners.com/

	Architecture 49
	architecture49.com/

Doc. level	75%

Description

This project is a unique opportunity to materialise a symbol of the governing ideals of contemporary Canada to share with future generations. The meaningful engagement of diverse communities will produce an architecture, landscape and art that embodies acts or remembering, and our vision for a continued dialogue, examination and exploration of an evolving Canadian identity.

The Palimpsest
refers to the Block in its entirety, architecturally narrating 150 years o~ the developing identity of Ottawa a physical testament to Ottawa's international relationships and cultural influences that have been conjugated into a local Canadian idiom. The practice of conservation at Block 2 will be a dynamic act, that engages with complexity to reinstate eroded heritage values and character defining elements to render the original design intent. At the same lime, it will make a sustainable place to engage in both -tangible and intangible contemporary cultural and heritage values.

The Pillar
is an anchor point ~or an architectural canvas in time, that responds to the symbolic axis of the Historic Library of Parliament. Hall of Honour, Peace Tower, and Centennial Flame by o~fering a place for future cultural practices and events that can be inclusive, per~ormative, temporal and transformative. Consisting of two components, the Pillar will provide a vertical connecting journey of the landscapes of Block 2 as well as a space of interaction that is part of the complement of public spaces intended for visitors to Canada's Parliamentary Precinct.

The Land
is a living monument to recognize the profound connection of Indigenous Peoples to land and the connection of all Canadians to nature. With the exprtnsion of government opemtions into the three Blocks on Wellington, the functional separation of Town and Crown has moved into the architectur·e of the Blocks. The creation of the Land signrtls this shift adding a third green space complementing the landscape triad - the Escarpment, the Lawns, the Land. The roof-level vantage point will offer a new and unique viewpoint on the picturesque neo-gothic ensemble of parliament.

(From competitor's text)

Jury Report

The jury found the overall conceptual structure clear. The sustainability strategy was considered as appropriate and thoughtful within the framework of Stage 1 Level. The scheme respected the fundamental rules around the IPS.

The retention of all the heritage facades and many internal heritage features was perceived as strong and clear by the jury. The clarity and precision of thought in terms of addressing each heritage building was found as very strong. The creation of a public space on the northeast corner of the Block 2 was appreciated. The handling of Sparks Street in terms of streetscape approach was commended by the jury. The Parliamentary Office Units (POU) of the design scheme present many different typologies. The emphasis on the pillar, its axis aligned to the Peace Tower and its architectural resolution were questioned by the jurors.

In addition, the core challenge of a fourth facade to the Parliamentary Lawn, reflecting the dignity of Parliament was not seen as sufficiently well addressed. The use of exterior timber was seen as problematic by the jury. Substantial program space is below grade, limiting flexibility as the program evolves. The scheme would be greatly challenged if that program space needed to come above grade. Building on top of LoP is outside the task/boundaries of the competition and it raised concerns to comply with the design brief as well as feasibility.

As a result, while the project displayed qualities that were recognized and praised by the jury, due to the above mentioned points, the perceived weaker potential for further development, and based on the relative strength of other proposals, the project was not selected to advance to stage 2 of the competition.

(From jury report)

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