On Monday, April 11, the six finalist competitors for the design of Block 2, the full city block directly opposite Canada’s Parliament buildings, unveiled their visions for this prominent space in Canada’s capital. Few sites carry the significance of Block 2, facing the Centre Block and its Peace Tower. The renewal of Block 2 is […]
Few sites carry the significance of Block 2, the full city block directly opposite Canada’s Parliament buildings, just south of Parliament Hill. To the north, it faces the Centre Block and its Peace Tower. The renewal of Block 2 is a critical piece of PSPC’s Long Term Vision and Plan for the Parliamentary Precinct. A […]
The two UK companies are up against teams featuring global superstars BIG and Paris-based Renzo Piano Building Workshop in the final round of the contest,
PWGSC has announced six shortlisted teams for the Block 2 international design competition, to redesign the urban block facing Parliament Hill in Ottawa. The six finalists were selected from a long-list of 12 competitors who prepared initial design concepts, which were evaluated by a team of technical advisors, as well as by a jury that […]