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ARTH3810 2019F Class Projects (Publication)Main MenuThe Tent Room at Rideau HallKyle Kreutner, Page 1 of 6The Webley Shacks: Unconventional Furniture Use in the Context of Ceaseless SurveillanceJose BawaganImperial Theater By Munawar MobinKeagan F - CSTM Sound HistoryIntroductionThe Mayfair TheatreSimran S.An Investigation of Hospital Interiors Effect on Patients144 Loretta Avenue North, Aidan MacNaullAidan MacNaull 144 Loretta Avenue NorthWest Block - Canada's New House of Commonsby Devon RudykRideau Street Chapel: The Effects of Relocation on the Experience of an Interiorby Ty FollisThe Church of St. Andrew's OttawaDavid Bastien-AllardMaking the Past Present: Union Station Restoration – A Political Facelift?by Vivian AstroffDelegation of the Ismali ImamatThe National Arts Centre: Reflecting on its Past and PresentSaint Paul University - A Shift in ValuesReem SiageFilm in Ottawa: The Mayfair theatreby Giovanna Maria SangCGM -An Investigation of Hospital Interiors Effect on PatientsThe Chateau LaurierBy Jessica El-GhazalReusable Space: The Senate of Canada Buildingby Syenne HolderNational Gallery of Canada - Seeing the Colonnade Through a Semiological Lens by Ricky TongRickyTHE OTTAWA STATIONEhidiamen Iyamabo, HomePageAVRC81ff8dad33b7fe77eee9a543209e890531c75438
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1media/Chateau Laurier Addition_thumb.jpg2019-11-29T08:18:28-08:00Jessica El-Ghazal44b740cc160103df55dbd9cb32631e73dbb8ef69358163Idea for the expansion of the Chateau Laurier. Taken from CBC News https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/chateau-laurier-next-steps-1.5208954plain2019-12-06T20:29:12-08:00Jessica El-Ghazal44b740cc160103df55dbd9cb32631e73dbb8ef69
The importance of the integration of historical background within the architecture field is at times blurred with the discovery of new technologies or new interests. When it comes to the Chateau Laurier, many debates were sparked when news surfaced about the expansion of this site. Since the beginning of its time, this hotel has been a landmark in the heart of Ottawa and has a great significance to the people of the city, by drawing on the famous hotel’s past and historical figures to endow the space with continued importance. Therefore, the continuation of its heritage is a theme that cannot be ignored when decisions are made on its expansion.
The debate prompted by natives and residents of the capital of Canada is whether or not the development of this site should carry on with the long-established features and values at its root or introduce a new display that responds to the modern life of today. Whenever there are renovations or additions to old buildings, there are 3 guidelines that are adopted by the federal government. The addition must be compatible, subordinate and distinguishable. Also, 5 key components must be considered when extending a building: rhythm, massing, material, ethos and articulation. This hypothetical new addition successfully failed at meeting these requirements. The design for the expansion, not only does not respect the historical background of the hotel and the many years of hardship that have been experienced in this hotel, it also gives off a sense of disconnection. As the preservation of historical sites is an important concept for the city of Ottawa, the decision for this new addition is not taken lightly, as the heritage of this hotel is the main concern.
