Centre Block of the Canadian Parliament

Ottawa, Ontario

Restoration

Architect

Architecture EVOQ inc.
Montreal, Quebec

Sheet Metal Contractor

Heather & Little Limited
Markham, Ontario

The Centre Block of the Canadian Parliament is one of three Gothic Revival sister buildings forming the Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario. Originally constructed in 1866, it was re-built after a great fire and completed in 1916. A major component of the East Pavilion Rehabilitation Project was the replacement of the existing copper batten roof, dormers and all ornamental copper cresting, including finials which had either reached the end of their life cycle or were missing. Each component was replicated in kind with the original design and construction, honoring the heritage value of the building fabric.

Architectural Categories: Batten Seam Roofs and Walls, Exotic or Unusual Applications

Photo Credit: EVOQ

Photo Credit: EVOQ

Photo Credit: EVOQ

Photo Credit: EVOQ

Photo Credit: EVOQ

Photo Credit: EVOQ

Photo Credit: EVOQ