Heritage Ottawa Lecture: A NEW CHAPTER FOR THE OLD OTTAWA SOUTH FIREHALL
A well-loved heritage structure gets a major renovation and expansion – Anthony Leaning provides the architect's perspective on what was done to protect the character and presence of this distinctive historic building. Topics include: a strategy to celebrate the existing heritage; design approaches for a substantial addition; and integration of sustainable design features. (This lecture will be in English)
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 / 7:00pm / Ottawa Public Library Auditorium, 120 Metcalfe St., corner of Laurier Ave. W.,
Join us for a varied and rich range of topics relating to Ottawa's built heritage!
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Heritage Ottawa Thanks Andrex Holdings for their Sponsorship of the Lecture series |
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Each year Heritage Ottawa presents its annual lecture series.
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