The Wilkinson Eyre design is also an excellent submission. It is not derivative; it is creative yet sympathetic; it has some West Coast vibes. Can we build it with glulam, would be my only question. I would have a hard time choosing between it and the BIG/Diamond Schmitt design.
Watson MacEwen's design looks unfinished, maybe intentionally, but on the Southern elevation it almost reminds me of a ruin. On the North, I find it looms over the IPS, whereas the BIG/Diamond Schmitt design "pulls back" and "reveals" the IPS.
The NEUF proposal is so generic. That probably means it will win, knowing this town. I do like that it creates an outdoor ground connection between Sparks and Wellington behind the IPS. Are any of these green roofs realistic? Is the public ever going to be allowed up there? I seriously doubt it.
...Have you ever been in Mexico Estado de México?? At the north area as Cuautitlan Izcalli as invest to retired , it is so close from Mexico city and have everything to give the american retired people good quality life...
I must say that some of the "historic" buildings around which all these designs must work are pretty doubtful and would not be missed. Too bad we cannot consider flattening some of them. The old US Embassy is hardly a gem, and no doubt an Indigenous architect could suggest something more compelling.
Bjarke Ingels is a real visionary, and the BIG/Diamond Schmitt design is a strong entry and my preferred option.
Great presentations. Excited to see one of these in person someday!
My main critique of the Provencher Roy design is, if you peel off the agora, it could be the Rideau Centre.
My first place proposal is BIG. 2nd runner up will be Wilkinson Eyre for having a more dynamic internal space.
Disappointed to learn that the Zeidler / EVOQ design was selected. Copper cladding is so over, and its just bland. Another lost opportunity.
The Wilkinson Eyre design is also an excellent submission. It is not derivative; it is creative yet sympathetic; it has some West Coast vibes. Can we build it with glulam, would be my only question. I would have a hard time choosing between it and the BIG/Diamond Schmitt design.
They sure don't do architecture in Ottawa like they used too...
The Michelle Lee presentation is just full of corporate buzz words.
Watson MacEwen's design looks unfinished, maybe intentionally, but on the Southern elevation it almost reminds me of a ruin. On the North, I find it looms over the IPS, whereas the BIG/Diamond Schmitt design "pulls back" and "reveals" the IPS.
The NEUF proposal is so generic. That probably means it will win, knowing this town. I do like that it creates an outdoor ground connection between Sparks and Wellington behind the IPS. Are any of these green roofs realistic? Is the public ever going to be allowed up there? I seriously doubt it.
...Have you ever been in Mexico Estado de México?? At the north area as Cuautitlan Izcalli as invest to retired , it is so close from Mexico city and have everything to give the american retired people good quality life...
sweet, people who can afford to adopt! Free health care, testing. . . - .
I must say that some of the "historic" buildings around which all these designs must work are pretty doubtful and would not be missed. Too bad we cannot consider flattening some of them. The old US Embassy is hardly a gem, and no doubt an Indigenous architect could suggest something more compelling.