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Su OH), FY Se ‘Thermafiber is the #1 specified brand of commercial mineral wool:20 26 AUGUST 2019 03 VISITORS CENTRES PAVILLON D’ACCUEIL DE LASSEMBLEE NATIONALE DU QUEBEC Anew welcome centre, designed by Provencher_Roy + GLCRM In consortium, inte- ‘rates sensitively wth the historic National Assembly Bulding in Quebec Cty ‘eer Olver Vallerand DISCOVERY AND VISITOR CENTRE OF iLES-DE-BOUCHERVILLE NATIONAL PARK A pair of environmentally attuned pavilions by Smith Vigeant archnectes frames the entryway toa nature reserve at Montreal's doorstep. weer Oclle Hénault 04 VIEWPOINT Editor Elsa Lam weighs in on the controversy surrounding a pro~ posed addition to the Chateau Laurier in Ottawa 06 NEWS: Library and Archives Canada plans net-zero carbon preservar tion facity: RAIC announces new Follows. 09 RAIC JOURNAL Indigenous Task Force members holp shape federal housing initia. tive: guide to 2018 Festival of Architecture in Toronta, ‘7 INSITES Peter Sealy ists the CCA's cure rent exnibtion, Our Happy Lie. 31 PASSING Brian Carter reflects on |. M. Pet's career and the arentect’s impact In Canada, 33 CALENDAR Tall wood conference in Quebec City, BEA Allantic Retreat in Saint John, New Brunswick 34 BACKPAGE The fllm City Dreamers explores the roles of four women in shap~ ing North Americas cites. Review by Jocelyn Squires. cova Paviton d'accueil de Tassembiée nationale dy Québec, by Provencher_Roy + GLCRM in consortium. Photo by Olver Blouin% VIEWPOINT CHATEAU LAURIER SHOWDOWN Ever since intial renderings of a proposed addition to the Chitesn Laurier wee released in 2016, there has been public outcry against the modernist hox, designed by archiectsAl- Tiance with ERA. ‘This serutiny has come from two camps ‘A number of architects and heritage advocates have argued that the design doesnt sufi- ciently embody the picturesque sensibility of the 1912 hotel, and that its massing should be further explored. On the other hand, the ‘viet mority ofthe apposition scems tobe coming from those who oppose any modern audition outright. A petition to "block changes to the Chitea's clastic look” garnered over 8,000 signature, ‘What both groups of critics share is a deep seated concern forthe future of a privately ‘owned site with an important public presence. Like several of Canadas chiteaw-style railway hotel, it's a designated National Historic Site, snd is heen the ste of many cherished nemories—eddings, milestone anniversaries, coming-of-age ceemonis, “The Chiteau Laurier’ location raises the stakes even higheri's pat of the posteard view of the Pacliamentary escarpment, as seen from across the Ottawa River. The 16¢h- century French cattle aesthetic, originally chosen by the Grand Trunk Railways in keeping with a look popular for European hotels at the time, became a quat-official national style for Canada, I's picked up in nearby Parliamentary Precinct buildings "The proposed addition does some things well. Designed a: a pavilion that closes the U-torm ofthe hotel i replaces a Four-storey parking garage and introduces a landscsped ‘courtyard. New green roofs will be added, swapping the curren view of asphalt roflag from many hotel rooms with formal gardens The exterior ofthe seven-story addition, whose main elevation fices Maj’s Hil Park, is what’ raised the most concern. The fsade is composed ofimestone strips, interspersed with glazing and bronze fins Overall, the peo posed building is nota masterwork, but either arr A view frm Macker Avenue ofthe proposed (Chateau Laurier addon, docs it sem deserving ofthe epithets of mon- strosity” “casbuncle,” and worse tha have been leveled att. ‘And yet, we have nov reached crisis point where vitriol abounds, and lawsuits threaten. ‘What could have steed us away fom tis juncture? Perhaps a different approac to the design process would have been help. An international design competition, for instance, would have put the process ina public arena, Os, atthe first hint of controversy, the City and hotel owners may have been well advised to forge strategic aliases with key influencers in the loa and national design community, sek- ing thee collaboration in shaping the design, "The National Capital Cornmission could have taken more active role in the desig pro ces, Staffers, largely trained as planners, lacked the architectural knowledge to guide the pro- posal appropriately. The Urban Design Review ancl coulda ovechaul the form of the building in the way that locals demanded. While pubic consultations were eld, they don't seem to have been efetive in expanding tothe outage, partculaly coming from social media. An alternate strategy may have been needed to en- sure that Ottawans ele heard. Tr may be that mandated expectations—for both design and public approbation—need to be ser higher for buildings such as che Chi- teau, Canada is the only G8 county that docs ‘not have federal legislation to protect its Na- tional Historic Sites, Any such moves should be backed by appropriate incentives, such as tax credits for expences elated tothe rehabil- tation of historic properties. ee difficult this pong, fathom a happy ending to tis saga. It would be a minor miracle to sce adétente on all des, with key players on the private and public sides coming together to restore good will and find better way forward ‘A more modest hope i thatthe present pubic furor can be channelled into stronger polices and processes guiding the design of future boildngs, in the capital city and beyond. sa Lam mumecannunancaecr sot irri SOC eLyupplies world-class facade materials Rear-Ventilated Rain Screen (RVRS) the spirit of partner: \ deliver: Contact us today at info@engineeredassemblies.com EngineeredAssemblies.com | 1 866 591 7021 | #brilliantbuildings Our Partners Ore mame paiser GMT VIE ose Bi snr conse06 PROJECTS: —x Library and Archives Canada unveils plans for net-zero carbon preservation centre Library and Archives Canada and the Plenary Properties Gatineaa (PPG) consortiam have revealed the design ofa second preservation centre in Gatineau, Que behind the enerent Preservation Centre The new building willbe located directly “The space will he the fist net-zer carbon facility dedicated to ar chival preservtion in the Americas, ad the Firs federal building con- structed tothe requirements of Canada's Greening Government Strat «gy, It wil also be the world’s largest preservation Facility equipped with ahigh ech automated archive storage and retrieval system, ‘The consortium responsible for the project inchades BeH Architect, PCL Constructors and ENGIE Services Construction of the new preservation facility, optimization of the current Preservation Centre vaults, and project funding will cost n in 2019, with the approximately building expected to open in 2022. $330 million. Construction wil bg Humber Retrofit achieves zero carton certification Humber College's retrofitted NX building has been awarded the Zero Carbon Building Design Certfieation b Council, making tthe first cetrofi in Canada to achieve this certifice tion, A zero-carbon building is highly energy efficent and offets its the Canada Green Building annual carbon emissions using clean renewable energy SIMPLIFY YOUR eRe aU SKETCH 10-BIM <-* Veer eae ea Peter ei cen eens Pt Rae Rect aa a) qa ECT S0 Renovations to the 4 4-squate-metre NX building, bile in 1989, were designed by BvH Architect and are scheduled for completion this summer. The work inches a complete envelope retro, energyeff cent upgrades tothe lighting, heating and cooling systems, and a new 2SIAW photovoltaic eytem, The desig wae guided by Humber’ Inte- arated Energy Master Plan visio, AWARDS — Canadian firms win ALA awards “Two Canadian architecture firms have won awards in the American Instirate of Architects (ALAY’ annual awands program, Harri Pontarin Architects won an ATA Award for Architecture for Casey House, a healthcare flit in Toronto, and Loormy Ricks Kiss, in association with ‘Canadian firm DIALOG, wete recognized for the Crosstown Concourse project in Memphis, Tennessee. The projects were among nine awards given by the five-member jury forthe 2019 cycle "We are very pleased that Crosstown Concourse has received the ALA Award for Architecture. This project was focussed on communal design and social interaction, and has proven to be truly transformative for this part of Memphis. leis heartening to ceceive recog esign that truly changes people’ lives in profound way.” says Alan Boniface of DIALOG. The sw cd progeam celebrates the best contemporary architecture by procs that demonstrate the ways buildings and spaces have the abil ity to improve lives. ‘mechanical electrical building automation telecommunication security energy efficiency food services structural acousticalWHAT'S NEW —x ‘Architectural practitioners named to the Order of Canada ‘Donald Schanitt, principal of Diamond Schmitt Architects, and Ray- ‘mond Cole, former director of UBC’ School of Architecture and Land- scape Archteetare, have beeen appointed tothe Onder of Canads, ‘Donald Schmit’ citation cominends the architect “fr is rchabilitation of iconic heritage buildings and foe his atainable architectural designs” ‘Schmitt's work includes the high-rise laboratories of The Peter Gilgan (Centre for Research and Learning at Sick in Toronto the new campus af Emily Care Univertity of Art + Desiga in Vancouver; and the collaborative academic environment of Lazaridis Hal at Wilfid Laurier University in Watedoo, Ontario Raymond Cele citation commends the editor “or his kif pring of architecture and environmental sustainability, and for his leadership in the field” Cole is known for his teaching on environmental issues, regenentive design, and environmental performance in building design Cole was a co-founder ofthe Green Buikling Challenge, an international callaborative effort to benchmark progres in green buiking performance. RAIC announces 2019 Fellows “The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) has announced the 2019 appeintes to its Collegeof Fellows. Fellowship is bestowed to RAIC members in recognition of outstanding achievement in design excellence, exceptional scholarly contribution, or distinguished service to the profession or the comninity. ‘The new fellows are: Robert Allen, Mark Berest, Brian Bertrand, Robert J. Boraks, Sydney Elizabeth Browne, Michel Broz, Bruce Carscadden, Jery Chlebowski, Roland Rom Colthoff, Chris Couse, Jennifer Cusbill, Donna Dolan, Paul Dolan, Paul George Dowset, Patrick B. Fax, Andrew Bernard Filarski, Graham Fligg, Robert Freedman, Drew Hauser, Kathleen Kurtin, Lisa Landrum, Ron LeLievre, Graham Livesey, Rocco Maragna, Erich Marosi, Chris, ‘McQuillan, Barbara Miszkiel, Craig William Mosher, Emilio R: ‘mondo, Verne Reimer, Patrick Saavedra, Joba Warren Scott, Eliza~ beth Songer, Reno Soucy, David Stavros, Mark Sterling, Richard Lyle Stevens, Peggy Theodore, Megan Torea, Emmanselle van Rutten, and Edward (Ted) Keery Watson, Fellows will be inducted at « convocation ceremony during the an- ual RAIC Festival of Architecture, which takes place in Toronto from October 26 to 30, MEMORANDA. —x c adian Architect Awards of Excellence open for entries FCS Sy Professional S= 22 8 < design wu € Consultant & hospitality = management "Hire an FCSI Foodservice consultant to assist in your planning process - we will make a difference" ‘Canadian Architects anmoal, peer jried competition for future and fn-progress projects is now open, This year's edition includes an archi- tectural photography competition. Entries ate due September 12. LafargeHoleim Awards open for entries “The LafargeHolcim Awards for Sustainable Construction are open for entries until February 25, 2020. The program secs leading projects ‘rom professionals, and design ideas from students and recent graduates. 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Ciest une soirée inspirante & parta- sci prep nt Paaase send yourfedbackandeasto_goravc ds ams dscoligues, ects Tesieesiseetsrtpoamn acces mec rg nose eee ene {outen tenant compte dinperirs eneu soc Dans teur plaideyer en faveur de Merci dere le Journal de 'iRAC. Nihésiter tere \amétioration des communautés, les archi- pas a nous faire part de vas commentaires te tectesapportent des compétencespréciou- at de vos idées 8 mcockliraie orgRA Journal || doornl RAC Indigenous Task Force helps shape federal housing initiative Des membres du Groupe de travail autochtone contribuent a la conception d'une initiative fédérale en matiére de logement Maria Cook Editor, AIC Journal Récacirice en chef, Journal de URAC When thefedera sovernment watechela rsengning ite na nsigenous Homes eno ‘ation inte turned te mambare ofthe AIC lxigenaus Task Force Thisis anew nay of doing busines says task lore char Dr Lusi Patrick Stewart, MRAIC. Theyre reaching otis exting because we'va never been inte bor In ori 2018, the ederal government announce hati was accepting submissions Irominsigenous applicants or the bmi lon ineigenous Homes nrowaton inate, Theintatine is seeking innovative eae twimprovebousingin rural urban or rote Irgigenous com muriies. wil fad the developent af ideas and eansrucion ofthe chosen projects. ‘Several members the task force served as Techical adios athe staering cite that vera the cesignafthenaive ad villslect projct to te developed. The see ring eammitees comprised of irs Nations, rut and Matis Naon housing expert. ‘The RAI Insgeraus Task Force launched 26 promot nigenausartitactren Canada and advocate alongside commeties, ls 25 curentmerbersinclude architects, designers, acaderis interns, andstudents Honey, $36-milion i nota of money vihan Reomes tote rauing ene our Inegenous communis, e9ytektorce rmerer Rachel Lerrew, MRAIC. "Howe ver taking time to loka the larger issuesis aig sep orth governs. We cannot Continue to goon bung cheap houses that ont as and that do ot relic nl he emmuniiesninien ey ae ested The hsgenous HomesInnoraen ntsive 2 partnership between Iniganous Serves. Canada, asiructure Canada, andthe Privy Corel Office's Iractard Inovtion Unit ‘pica inthe past arity te Indi nous Series Canada woud hovethew inchouse plc peopein Dawa dteam up ‘program andro taut” says Start. aVarcouer architect and adjunct profesor atthe McEwen School of Archgecture at Laurentian Uaiversty in Sudbury Onto, Irconrast he ss, “Haing this itive bo anopencalloreashas so much rorisa” InOctber 201, Lerieus MRAIC, and tack force member Ryan Grr, MRAIC bath Winnipeg areitects, me wi Irsigenous Services Canada afta sharevalvesthey hopes be considered Lemiuand Gore favuredprojectsthat were community susarable, cutraly seproptte, and but wth local matera'sand labour They ward al communitesthat pled io recived consierati, nt st rose th ray. They hihi be rica role a sinousachiacs engoers and dese cn playin the process ‘ie expressed apprehension about cokeceuster eas oer vetng designe snd concepts trough communay ay Lemious, whe also proved ist of contacts valuable tthe discussion "tried toensurel gave avcice tthe communities, ‘and that he government an steering com> mittee understand the urgency ofthe inoue” shesays Tasktorce mambers meth te esering commit lst January in Ota, and Fenruaryin Wenpog, David Fortin, MRAIC of the taskforce, said that their particpatio silted the drecton theta, which began as acompet- tion-based proposal call awarding $30 mil- lion for 15 bulable projects. Itnow indudes a $é-milon fund called an Acce- {erator to efine proposals that are not ull develope, an secure partners or services ‘that are needed to succeed. The mentoring ‘and technical guidance stage il be {owes by $30 milion forthe construction of 1Sto2hafthe project, “at found interesting wa the arora tionathow the pce as st announce 0 lahore tisran: sys Fert, retro he MeSnensehooot AreNectxe Dave Praneas Abocgral Ci renVllage {201 nVanesu- verlsanexample tnnenatve owing tering sabe yosthin care, Thearci- tect Pack Stew srtarewpin Levilage pour enfants ako tones Dave Pra tea [2013 ¥an- exemple de loge cfrantune sta bit aucjounes prisencharge areitecte, Patrick Stewart, alu méme gran ‘Seonsdes familes accu, Indigenous Task Fores chai De agigoo Patrick ‘Stewart MRAIC Groupe de travail, ‘autoctone Las iyooPatrick ‘Stowart, PhD, Rae“Isenseda deliv ater! listen tour recommendations” sys Fern. Coaning the titude of th inatve—from a compet ‘ion-basedprieto 3 seed undo cevelop appropiate yer thal ight adress r= Ble more successiuly—has made the pro pet uch beter Ted Kesey, Manager of Inavaon and Irratructurein the Community ifastuc ture Branchof egenous Series Canada, grees thatthe tak fore’ recommendation tadete unis othe pre-dovelaprent of ‘eas had an ing ther examples o thc ‘nguinlused recommenda opis ctr ter the assessment das, “The ack orce members combined technical rowiedge nthe experience of working Soy to-dnyin communities ta giv gucance tthe steering cammites aay Keeaey “As architets, hey nore able to prosde recommendations nthe timing com pes, and resourees aed to develop projets Anda Iinigenaus people, hey shared thee viewscn what does or does not consis Insigenouspiceapy. he say “Ina resentsion how housing gar fa broader communey sytem, arcing fon should elect the inerconnectedress cot housing itn the community” he says “Trey spoke about he importance of eng ing acommunty inthe design and ‘oretructionf shame othat hey £06 ‘hemeehe rete ini Others at he meetings included government employees, ders, schol, and repeesenia- tvs el both phlathroic ard advocacy groupe. Wevere the only arctects inthe room, say Stewart [Adds Keesey We hope tocortinue working vat the task force have ther ecrical ‘ce on proposals we receive anda mentor individual particpans that we sereen nto the eoderato: Theta iid submissions by Indige- sous applicant's or projects serving rural Lrsanceremate es Nation, nat. or Mis Nason communes, by August 1,201, supports innovate housing teas at fal der sifocus areas: + Trastional First Nations, lit or Mats Nation busing tle are techniques + Using the name for ermponerant,eapcy cing, ns spare ica sina, 1 Suppartforylnsrabepopultons, += Cult.alipnsgired urban spaces; + Safty, security and access + Energy independence and sicircy, Byputing beer autcomes er Indigenous CCanasiane tthe beginning othe comersa- ‘infocus nt jus on haus ie, aut cation and ski's develope, rly ‘ment and health o.teomes—we ae suppor ting kgenous commuitisindeelping hos sltions that mee! hee reeds and riers soys Jue Greene ofthe impact 8nd movin Unit the Privy Counc Ofice ‘There are contrite ad its ut ¢ lean get rane nto acommuntyto ld semething that wil help therm all frit says Stewart Fst Nations are now having a sy nthe dafintion of 2 program which we never had bore; ha says. Weare navng puto policy and program dreton, ad that sa 9004 thing, We are adioatng or rel change atthe community level, That swhat we see ‘uj tobe Irie the comrazites them sls thal be the boefiiara Lorsque te gouvernement és 2yuls ede pour concer sarauvell itive