ARTH3810 2019F Class Projects (Publication) Main Menu The Tent Room at Rideau Hall Kyle Kreutner, Page 1 of 6 The Webley Shacks: Unconventional Furniture Use in the Context of Ceaseless Surveillance Jose Bawagan Imperial Theater By Munawar Mobin Keagan F - CSTM Sound History Introduction The Mayfair Theatre Simran S. An Investigation of Hospital Interiors Effect on Patients 144 Loretta Avenue North, Aidan MacNaull Aidan MacNaull 144 Loretta Avenue North West Block - Canada's New House of Commons by Devon Rudyk Rideau Street Chapel: The Effects of Relocation on the Experience of an Interior by Ty Follis The Church of St. Andrew's Ottawa David Bastien-Allard Making the Past Present: Union Station Restoration – A Political Facelift? by Vivian Astroff Delegation of the Ismali Imamat The National Arts Centre: Reflecting on its Past and Present Saint Paul University - A Shift in Values Reem Siage Film in Ottawa: The Mayfair theatre by Giovanna Maria Sang CGM -An Investigation of Hospital Interiors Effect on Patients The Chateau Laurier By Jessica El-Ghazal Reusable Space: The Senate of Canada Building by Syenne Holder National Gallery of Canada - Seeing the Colonnade Through a Semiological Lens by Ricky Tong Ricky THE OTTAWA STATION Ehidiamen Iyamabo, HomePage

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The Supreme Court of Canada features both the Art Deco style in its interior decorative details and the Chateau-style on the exterior like the rest of the parliament buildings with its chimney styled roof. These two contrasting styles can be a bit confusing in deciding which one is the overarching style and design meant for the highest court of Canada. The magnificent interior space with marble, walnut, mahogany and bronze finishes that were carefully selected by the architect states its position as the final court of appeal in the Canadian judicial system. This court’s distinguished presence is emphasized by its massive, commanding grand entrance hall. The art deco design in the courtroom and reading rooms enhances the natural beauty of the exquisite woods and marble interior. The building means to create accessible space for every person who needs justice in their life and also states its position as one of the most important spaces to Canada democracy. The whole space is designed to look simple and concise, without any meaningless decorations. Every small detail, decorations, and furnishings serve the purpose of illustrating the place as a national court. 

Canadian history is deep and complex to navigate especially without considering the Aboriginal identity as part of it. It is a challenge of creating a courthouse that reflects the legal traditions and evolving social norms, but the building of the Supreme Court of Canada serves its role as the national symbol of justice.
 

Here is a video of how Supreme Court justices talk about the court: https://www.cpac.ca/en/inside-the-supreme-court/
 

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