‘Town and Crown’ Block 2 design challenge brings ‘new voices’ to Parliamentary Precinct’s national narrative, finalists say

The design competition to reimagine the space opposite Centre Block between Wellington and Sparks streets and O’Connor and Metcalfe streets has narrowed to six contestants, who presented their visions to the public last week.
A view of the design concept for Block 2 by Watson MacEwen Teramura Architects and Behnisch Architekten, one of six finalists to present their design concepts publicly on April 11.
Rooftop gardens, a double-storey library, a people’s square, and a Truth and Reconciliation tower situated to complement expansive views of Parliament Hill and the Peace Tower are among th...

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