HERITAGE OTTAWA

Our future built heritage relies on the achievement of design excellence in the structures that we build today.

A special talk at the Canadian Museum of History this evening will explore concrete examples of design excellence and the multiple benefits that good design can bring to communities including:

• knowledge and idea sharing
• cultural and heritage awareness
• community building and development

Architect Morten Schmidt, partner and co-founder of Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects, will present his firm’s recent work including the Halifax Central Library, winner of a 2016 Governor General's Medal for Architecture.

The new Halifax Central Library is the most significant landmark to be built in that city in recent years. The library represents a case study of the multiplier effects of design excellence on the civic life of Halifax and beyond.

Introductory remarks will be provided by Andy Fillmore, urban designer and Member of Parliament for Halifax.

The talk is presented by the National Capital Commission's Capital Urbanism Lab in partnership with the Forum Lecture series hosted by Carleton University's Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism.

Attendees will have the opportunity to address their comments and questions to our expert panel.

When

Monday, January 23, 2017
6 pm to 7:30 pm

Where

Canadian Museum of History
Theatre
100 Laurier Street
Gatineau, Quebec

Please note that space is limited, and participants will be admitted on a first-come, first served basis.

For more information visit the NCC website page or the Forum Lecture Series website.

UPDATE: Click here to view the entire talk on YouTube .

Click here to view the talk with French translation.