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Grimshaw Architects + Daoust Lestage Lizotte Stecker

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

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GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE COMPETITOR

Competitor	Daoust Lestage Lizotte Stecker
	daoustlestage.com/en/

	Grimshaw Architects
	grimshaw.global

Doc. level	75%

Description

Block 2 will be transformed from its present heterogeneity of isolated buildings into an integrated complex of parliamentary accommodations that is an exemplar of the application of sustainability and heritage conservation principles for generations to come. At the same time, the built form reflects the promise of Canada's present trajectory, rooted in engagement and collaboration with the First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples.

The concept relocates the Indigenous Peoples' Space to the north-east corner of the site, at the intersection of Wellington and Metcalfe. This site allows the IPS to develop its own architectural expression, to establish a direct relationship to Parliament Hill and the Peace Tower and finally to integrate opportunities for ceremony and enjoyment of the exterior landscape into their space.

The introduction of the natural landscape into the daily experience of the complex - which has been missing from the site since its initial subdivision - is an important aspect of the design approach. We believe that this weaving together of the built and natural environments promotes wellness and connects Block 2 to the varied landscapes of Parliament Hill and is a reminder of Parliamentarians' responsibility to the stewardship of Canada's natural environment for the benefit of all now and into the future.

(From competitor's text)

Jury Report

The massing of the building under a large glazed roof with an atria and functional spaces below was considered as interesting potential by the jurors, however the proposed relocation of the IPS elicited considerable debate and was deemed not acceptable.

The alignment of facades on Wellington Street is consistent with the creation of a coherent streetscape and the definition of Block 2 as part of an urban context, however in what form the eventual development of the IPS would take is an unknown.

The design scheme complements the massing on Sparks Street by filling existing voids and adding coherence to the different building heights.

The roof treatment of the block as whole has the potential to contribute to a coherent aerial view of parliament hill and it is appreciated that the roof was treated as a 5th façade.

The roof terrace covered with PV panels creates livable interior gardens that were considered appropriate for the Canadian climate. The project also creates opportunities for the merging of interior and exterior spaces through the strategies such as semi-exterior gardens and an elevated terrasse on Sparks Street.

Sustainability principles were a strong point of the design scheme that insisted on keeping existing buildings and their floor levels which constituted a challenging exercise that was much appreciated. As such, conservation approach and sustainability seem to work hand on hand.

The circulation system was another positive feature of the design scheme where ramps and void spaces could contribute to a lively workplace.

Moving the IPS was a transgression of the brief that undermines commitments made to date by the Federal Government and National Indigenous Organizations.

Proposing a placeholder building for the IPS on the corner of Wellington and Metcalfe Streets, while clearly an innovative approach to recognising the importance of the role of this new institution, it avoids addressing one of the main issues of the competition which was the creation of the 4th façade of Parliament Hill.

The resulting 4th façade of Parliament Hill was considered unresolved and lacking coherency and the appropriate level of dignity for this civic space of national importance.

The façade treatment on Sparks Street did not offer the expected integration of a meaningful conservation approach: distinguishable, compatible, and subordinate.

The façade on Sparks Street would require further considerations in terms of language, volume, and an appropriate set back to provide light to the street.

While the Jury felt that the scheme appeared to have potential for many of its design qualities, they also concluded that given the number of items that were judged as unresolved, the issues with the IPS relocation as presented, and based on the relative strengths of other proposals, the project was not selected to advance to Stage 2 of the competition.

(From jury report)

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