Architecture is for the people

Why the current procurement model needs an overhaul. Architecture, at its core, is for the people. For this reason alone, current procurement practices must be…

December 18, 2020

The ByWard Market Public Realm Plan: an opinion piece by architect Toon Dreessen

A Modest Vision On February 1st, Ottawa’s Finance and Economic Development Committee approved the ByWard Market Public Realm Plan. This is the culmination of years…

December 10, 2020

Support for the ByWard Market Public Realm Plan.

Architects DCA prepared a pro-bono urban design study of the ByWard Market. This was published in draft form in October of 2018 and a final…

December 1, 2020

Holding out for Heritage: preserving Ottawa’s Alexandra Bridge in the name of sustainability and history

Our built heritage is part of our culture. Few people would debate that we need to conserve, restore, and respect the cultural institutions that house…

December 1, 2020

2020 TTMAC Hardsurface Award, Delta Hotel Pool

It’s always a great feeling when hard work gets the recognition it deserves. Euro Tile & Stone’s Delta Hotel Pool restoration project was something that…

November 27, 2020

Comments and observations on V5 Energy Evolution Strategy

Thank- you While great to acknowledge partners and supporters, there is an absence of architects and engineers in the document; this speaks to a lack…

November 19, 2020