Sir John A. Macdonald Building
















Client | Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) |
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Portfolio | Public Buildings |
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Size | 57,726 SF (5,363 SM) |
Location | Ottawa, ON, Canada |
Date | June 2015 |
The Sir John A. Macdonald Building in Ottawa, originally built in 1932 as the Bank of Montreal, is considered one of Canada’s foremost heritage structures. It was given a second lease on life in 2015 when it was transformed into a new conference and meeting facility for Canada’s House of Commons.
The design team restored the building’s art deco facade and ornamented interior, transforming the former grand banking hall into a new ceremonial space for events of state. At the same time, the team modernized all infrastructure systems for optimum energy efficiency, safety, security and new seismic standards. A contemporary addition supports the conference facility while also filling a gap in this important streetscape across from Parliament Hill. The Sir John A. Macdonald Building achieves a perfect balance of historic context and contemporary functionality, and supports the long-term revitalization of Canada’s iconic Parliamentary Precinct.
Awards
- 2018 World Architecture Community WA Awards 10+5+X (27th Cycle), Realized Project Award
- 2018 World Architecture Community WA Awards 10+5+X (27th Cycle), Community Selected Award
- 2017 Canada Green Building Council/SABMag – Award of Excellence for Existing Building Upgrade
- 2017 City of Ottawa, Architectural Conservation Awards – Award of Excellence, Adaptive Re-Use
- 2016 Green Globes Building Performance Assessment – Awarded Five Globes Rating
- 2016 Canadian Association of Heritage Professional Award of Excellence, Conservation Architecture
- 2015 National Trust for Canada Cornerstone Awards for Building Heritage Adaptive Reuse/Rehabilitation
- 2015 City of Ottawa, Award of Excellence: Urban Infill Low Rise
- 2015 Real Property Institute of Canada Award of Excellence in Heritage Conservation, Federal Heritage Buildings
- 2014 Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals, Award of Excellence, Heritage Planning – Adaptive Reuse
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