Regenerating Ottawa’s West Memorial Building
May 15, 2025 | CONTINUING EDUCATION | STRUCTURED
1.50 ConEd Learning Hours
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
The West Memorial Rehabilitation adapts a 1950s Classified Federal Heritage Building in Ottawa, temporarily housing the Supreme Court during its building’s rehabilitation. The project involves masonry restoration, structural upgrades, and new systems, achieving 4 Green Globes for sustainability. The design carefully integrates the Supreme Court's needs into the building's structure, enhancing its urban presence while meeting complex functional and security requirements.
Learning Objectives
1. The challenges of conserving and adapting heritage buildings
2. How West Memorial balances functionality, sustainability, and heritage
3. The link between heritage preservation and modern functionality
4. Sustainable design principles focused on cost, energy, and wellness
James Rice, Kasian Architecture
Emmanuelle van Rutten, Moriyama Teshima Architects
Ronen Bauer, Moriyama Teshima Architects
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