The granite floor and glass roof are symbolic of earth and sky. The sculpture growing out of the earth and reaching skyward is an expression of the increasing strength of Canada.
The Memorial Building on a limestone faced podium stems from Canadian soil. Not a light, flimsy expression of untried contemporary building technology, but enduring concrete faced with natural riven blue-grey slate.
The podium at the east end of the site has a fountain sculpture commemorating the Fathers of Confederation.
(From jury report)
A basically workable solution that is similar in concept to the winning design. However, it lacks appropriate sensibility and an appreciation of the intimate scale required.
Good siting in its relationship to Colonial Building, but lacks subtlety of relationship established by the winner.
Does not have the vistas and glimpses of old building provided by winner. Integration of Memorial Hall well handled within and as means of access to the surrounding elements. Close examination of planning and details revealed a certain meanness and tightness in the fitting of required elements into the various parts of plan.
(From jury report)
3 scanned / 3 viewable
- Perspective
- Plan
- Photograph of Model
