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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
12019-11-27T20:51:15-08:00THE INTERIOR10Ehidiamen Iyamabo, Page2plain2019-12-06T08:45:49-08:00Built using the fundamentals of the International Style, it is an escape from the typical train station form of the past. The Classical style is usually the go-to format when designing a train station, which is evident in the form of the old station. Here, Parkin made a decision to remodel the idea of what a train station should look like. Instead of adopting a temple front on the exterior and the use of columns and arches in the interior, he referred to the use of large concrete piers and exposed metal framework. American art historian, Alfred Barr stated the International style was “based upon modern materials and structure, as well as slender steel posts and beams and, concrete reinforced by steel.” (Mallgrave, 164) This can be seen in the roofing of the station, as well as its supports. Also, with the roofing extending from the interior out to the exterior, they complement each other and can be compared to train tracks due to its many intersections and general formation. Thus laying emphasis on the building’s function as a train station, showing that Parkin intended to design a building that its form followed its function.
With an industrial appearance as well as multiple entrances, the flow of passengers in and out of the building is very easy and effective. Its interior has a large open space with a central hub for customer service. Following the rules of the International Style, the train station rejects ornament in order to avoid distraction from the building's main function. With its glass skin, an airy and illuminated feeling is given to the space, which opens it up, gives off a taller appearance and, makes the space feel lighter and comforting. It also brings the exterior environment into the interior. The soothing feeling of the illuminated space is to give the travellers a sense of peace and safety, assuring them of a safe journey to their destination.
In September 2016, $20million was allocated towards the renovation of the station. This was used to build an elevated and heated passenger platform, new elevators to the tunnel and boarding platforms, a new electrical room and an upgraded electrical system. (CTV Ottawa) This was not the first time renovations were made in the station. In 2007, $5.4 million was allotted to the upgrading of the station. This included the installation of new escalators, additional work spaces, washroom upgrades, business lounge renovations, the restoration of the steel structure inside the station as well as improvements to the ventilation system and the boarding platform. (Daily Commercial News 89, no 203)
