2006 Awards

Award Of Excellence - Infill

Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper Street
Ward 14 – Councillor Diane Holmes

The northwest addition to Dominion-Chalmers United Church was carefully designed to be architecturally compatible with the 1912 building designed by architect Alex C. Hutchison. This was achieved through the use of sandstone with a rusticated finish to match the Nepean sandstone of the church, and by matching its fenestration pattern. A distinction was made in the transition between the old and the new through the use of a contemporary window design at the junction of the addition and the existing building. The northwest addition provides improved interior circulation and access from the parking lot, and up-graded office space on the second floor. The north wall of the addition faces a redesigned and landscaped parking lot.

Receiving certificates:
Wilbert Neal, Dominion-Chalmers United Church
Robert Martin and Scott Dare, Robertson Martin Architects
McDonald Bros. Construction
Peter Goodeve, Goodeve Manhire Inc. Structural Engineers

Award Of Excellence – Adaptive Use

Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third Avenue
Ward 17 – Councillor Clive Doucet

The adaptive use of the Glebe Community Centre improved the function of the building while restoring and enhancing the original architectural features and spaces of this former church. St. Paul’s Methodist Church was designed by prominent Ottawa architect Clarence J. Burritt, and constructed between 1914 and 1924 in the Palladian Revival style. It was converted into a community centre in 1974. The current renovations were undertaken to improve the interior circulation of the building and to better accommodate day care and exercise facilities, pottery and dance studios, meeting rooms and administrative offices. Restoration work included the restoration and reinstatement of leaded-glass windows in the dome. A new main entrance was created at the rear of the building.

Receiving certificates:
Gordon Lorimer and Ron MacKay, Barry J. Hobin & Associates Architects
John Cooke, John G. Cooke & Associates Structural Engineers
GENIVAR
Grant Peart, Parks and Recreation Branch, Community and Protective Services Department, City of
Ottawa
Philip Piazza, Real Property Asset Management Branch, Corporate Services Department, City of Ottawa

Award Of Excellence – Adaptive Use (Public Works)

Laurier Bridge
Ward 12 – Councillor Georges Bédard

Constructed in 1900, and named for then Prime Minister Sir Wilfrid Laurier, this bridge is a rare surviving example of a steel, radial-arch construction bridge. In 1999, the bridge required widening in order to accommodate traffic and to increase safety. The original steel radial arches spanning the Rideau Canal were retained, and new arches with a matching profile were installed. The detailing of the new arches is slightly different from the original in order to distinguish them as a new, albeit highly sensitive, intervention.

Receiving certificates:
Tony Wing, McCormick Rankin Corp.
John Hillier, DuToit , Allsop, Hillier Ltd.
Lloyd Ferguson, Dufferin Construction Company
Archaeological Services Inc.
Bruce Mason, Infrastructure Services Branch, Public Works and Services Department, City of Ottawa

Certificate Of Merit- Infill

279 – 283 Dalhousie Street
Ward 12 – Councillor Georges Bédard

The infill project at 279 – 283 Dalhousie Street complements its historic streetscape in the heart of the By Ward Market Heritage Conservation District. The new façade incorporates architectural details typical of early commercial buildings in the area such as the clerestory windows above the large display windows, the horizontal sign band and cornice, the rusticated Tyndal stone pilasters and the extensive use of brick.

Receiving certificates:
Les Kirkland
Kristina Leaning, Christopher Simmonds Architect
Paul Justice, Justice Construction
Michael Cleland, Cleland Jardine Engineering Ltd.

Certificate Of Merit- Infill

Lord Elgin Hotel, 100 Elgin Street
Ward 14 – Councillor Diane Holmes

This project involved the construction of additions to the north and south elevations of the Lord Elgin Hotel, an Ottawa landmark constructed in 1941 that is part of the Confederation Boulevard. Original limestone cladding units were recorded, removed and later integrated into the new construction. Where new limestone cladding was introduced, it was selected to match the original as closely as possible. A canopy serving the vehicle drop-off area on Elgin Street was clad in masonry to blend with the overall design.

Receiving certificates:
Patrick Gillin, Gillin Engineering and Construction Ltd.
David McRobie, David S. McRobie Architects Inc.
Stuart Hall, J. Stuart Hall and Assoc. Ltd.

Certificate Of Merit- Infill

385 Bell Street South
Ward 14 – Councillor Diane Holmes

This project involved the construction of a new apartment building at the corner of Bell and MacLean Streets. Distinguishing attributes of the building include the decorative brick stringcourses, segmentally-arched window openings and the mansard roof. The building fits in well with the mixed character of the neighbourhood.

Receiving certificates:
Nick Canci, Canci Homes Corporation Inc.

Certificate Of Merit – Restoration

Patterson Creek Pavilion, Queen Elizabeth Driveway
Ward 17 – Councillor Clive Doucet

The Patterson Creek Pavilion was built in 1923 for the Ottawa Improvement Commission, a forerunner of the National Capital Commission. The design of the building has been attributed to prominent architect W. E. Noffke, who was responsible for the design of many houses in the Glebe neighbourhood. This project consisted of the restoration and renovation of a public skate changing and washroom facility. The washrooms were renovated and redesigned for universal accessibility, the existing windows and doors were refinished, and the original tile and trim details were restored and/or matched.

Receiving certificates:
Daniel Miron, Director, Design & Construction Division, Capital Planning & Real Asset Management
Branch, National Capital Commission
Robert Martin, Robertson Martin Architects
Joe Mamic, J & M Enterprises

Certificate Of Merit – Adaptive Use

Ceremonial Stair at the National Library and Archives
Ward 14 – Councillor Diane Holmes

The Ceremonial Staircase at the Library and Archives Canada building is an outstanding feature of the building’s foyer. In order to meet the requirements of the Building Code, the project involved the installation of secondary balusters that complement the original brass of the staircase.

Receiving certificates:
Jim Boucher, Public Works and Government Services Canada
Danica Robertson, Robertson Martin Architects
Luc Vendette, Brookfield LePage Johnson Controls
Ottawa Brass Limited

Certificate Of Merit – Adaptive Use

Building 57, Central Experimental Farm
Ward 16 – Councillor Maria McRae

This project involved the rehabilitation and renovation of the former Dairy Technology Building on the Central Experimental Farm to accommodate offices for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The building has two wings; the East Wing constructed circa 1919 has a residential form while the West Annex constructed in 1952 is more industrial. Work on the East Wing involved the exterior restoration of the building to its 1919 appearance. The stucco surface was restored and the ventilation cupolas were reinstated. Work on the West Annex converted the existing space to staff amenity areas and provided a new building entrance at the rear. A new two-storey link connects all floors above and below grade and includes an elevator to provide wheelchair access.

Receiving certificates:
Rick Pella, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada – Central Experimental Farm Integrated Services
Michael Coll, Public Works and Government Services Canada
Ralph Wiesbrock, KWC Architects Inc.
David Lashley, Lashley & Associates, Landscape Architects

Certificate Of Merit – Adaptive Use

45 Spencer Street, Parkdale area
Ward 15 – Councillor Shawn Little

Prior to its conversion, the 1930s building at 45 Spencer Street was used for a variety of industrial purposes including as a factory for the manufacture of gyroscopes during the Second World War. In 2004, the building was converted into sixteen loft-style condominium apartments. The existing window openings were maintained and new, awning-type windows were installed. The post and beam structure was left exposed where possible, and the original floors were refinished. A new steel frame penthouse was added at the roof level to provide two additional condominium units and common meeting and exercise space.

Receiving certificates:
Robert Heins, KRP Developments
Ralph Vandenberg, Ralph Vandenberg Architect Inc.