ARTH3810 2019F Class Projects (Publication)

The Incorporation of the Addition

When entering the building from Kent street the visitors face a staircase leading to the second level of the building where the church hall and offices are located. The interior design of the addition is typical of offices from the 80’s and 90’s, suspended white ceiling, beige tiles and commercial carpet on the floor. Between the church and the new building, very little elements help transitioning from the formal office space to the Neo-Gothic church.

Some artwork and religious artefact are displayed in the corridor to make the space look like it is part of the church, however nothing in the design of the building was done to create a space devoted to secular activity, the church hall is hidden behind what looks like an office door. The simplicity of the transition feels temporary and could easily be criticized from a designer’s perspective. Nonetheless, after taking into consideration the mission of the church and the way they use their main income to help the community, it justifies why the visual perspective of the transition between the two buildings does not fall into their main priorities.





Source: Strasman Architects,
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This page has paths:

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