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The Church Addition

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The architect hired to design the Saint Andrew Tower was Jim Strasman[1], he was chosen for his ability to combine the old and the new. Strasman’s perception of the architectural connection between the church and the office building was in par with the vision of the St. Andrew’s community, a modern complex inspired by classic architecture merging with the church.

The clients found for the addition were first the Bank of Canada and then the Department of Justice[2]. In order to accommodate the two clients additional modification were also made to the church. Those included reinforced structure and a secure underground tunnel for the needs of the Bank of Canada.

The final result was an 11 story addition connected to the church via a network of cooper tiles that slowly oxidized to match the other buildings around the Parliament[3]. To help making the transition more organic, a small garden was also added between the two buildings. The architecture of the addition is sometime criticized[4], however to the community and most people I had the chance to talk with during my visit, they consider it like something more than just a building. It is what saved their church and an important part of the Presbyterian community.

The distinction between the addition and the church is primarily based on the type of activities happening inside. The original church is mostly used for secular activities like the Sunday sermon, weddings, funerals and baptism, while the addition is used for community events like the bazaar, the alcoholic anonymous meetings and various events[5].
 

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[2] Ibid

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  1. History of the site David Bastien-Allard
  2. Conclusion David Bastien-Allard
  3. The Interior Decor David Bastien-Allard
  4. The Configuration of the Church David Bastien-Allard
  5. The Church Addition David Bastien-Allard
  6. The Church Addition David Bastien-Allard
  7. The Church Addition David Bastien-Allard
  8. The Church Addition David Bastien-Allard
  9. The Present Church David Bastien-Allard
  10. The Church of St. Andrew's Ottawa David Bastien-Allard
  11. The Incorporation of the Addition David Bastien-Allard

Contents of this path:

  1. The Church of St. Andrew's Ottawa
  2. History of the site
  3. The Present Church
  4. The Church Addition
  5. The Configuration of the Church
  6. The Interior Decor
  7. The Incorporation of the Addition
  8. Conclusion