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How public washrooms make for a more welcoming city
Creating a welcoming environment is no easy task for small businesses. Finding the right space, fitting up the location, and attracting customers are typically top-of-mind…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…