The latest version of a proposed addition to Ottawa's Château Laurier "speaks a fundamentally different language than the historic building" says Peter Coffman, architectural historian and Associate Professor of the History and Theory of Architecture program at Carleton University.
Coffman appeared on CTV Ottawa Morning Live today to share his criticisms and explain why he believes that the eight-storey "glass box" design comprised of 171 long-term stay units, proposed for construction at the northern side of the Château, is incongrouous with the original historic structure.
View the entire interview by clicking the image above or visiting CTV NEWS OTTAWA.
Read Heritage Ottawa's position statement on the proposed Château Laurier addition here.
Your Voice Matters!
The City of Ottawa is seeking public reaction to the proposed Château Laurier addition.
Heritage Ottawa encourages all concerned citizens to review the proposal drawings and to
complete the city's Online Feedback Form before Friday, March 9
to make your views known.
Your actions can help to preserve the integrity of this important heritage building. Thank you.