Parliament Hill is one of the nation’s most memorable vistas, with its three ‘Civil Gothic’ buildings, central lawn and wooded escarpment. DTAH was commissioned to draw up a plan showing how existing facilities can be expanded and upgraded without compromising the visual integrity of the Precinct. The development plan covers the Hill, the Judicial Precinct centered on the Supreme Court, the Library and Archives Canada and the area south along Wellington Street.
The plan DTAH proposed understands that growth and change are inevitable, but development must occur in ways that enhance the national heritage and symbolic qualities of the area. Development consistent with these qualities is planned above ground, while other potentially disruptive features are sited below grade and integrated with a new circulation concourse system. This plan has brought consensus to a large group of stakeholders.
Client:
Public Works and Government Service Canada
Awards:
Ontario Professional Planners Institute Excellence in Planning Award in the Category of Planning Studies/Reports, 2007
Canadian Institute of Planners Honourable Mention in the Category of Urban Design, 2007
CSLA Regional Citation Award, 2007