Why the proposed addition to Ottawa’s Château Laurier should be redesigned

The proposed architectural design has horrified many Canadians for its unsympathetic visual impact on the picturesque heritage values of the Château Laurier, a national historic site. The prime minister should step in.

The proposed addition impulsively disregards our national design standards that require new architectural additions to be compatibile with our heritage landmarks, accordin to Parks Canada Standards and Guidelines for Historic Places in Canada, 2008, writes Barry Padlosky. Images courtesy of Ross and McFarlane Architects based on design by Bradford Lee Gilbert Architect; Architectural Credit: First Addition (1927): John S. Archibald Architect; and Architects Alliance (2019); Barry Padolsky Associates Inc. Architects (2019)

Opinion

BY BARRY PADOLSKY

July 8, 2019

OTTAWA—I have written the prime minister of Canada on the matter of the proposed controversial architectural addition to Ottawa's Château Laurier Hotel. As the prime minister may be aware, Larco Investments, the hotel owners are planning a rather prominent expansion to this iconic architectural a...

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