Ādisōke [Ottawa's New Central Library] | U/C

[J.OT13]

This was me a couple weeks ago:



LaurierWest on Skyrise July 18.



https://ottawa.skyrisecities.com/forum/t...d-schmitt-u-c.30848/page-11#post-2262928

[AuxTown]

Oooh looking really good. Even those "off-colour" panels (? solar) don't bother me as much as they used to. Such a centrepiece for what will definitely be an amazing area in a few years. Adisoke + War Museum + Arena (assuming they do a good job) and this area will have some of the nicest landmark buildings in the city.

[SkeggsEggs]

The panels look very striking when the sun hits them directly

[AuxTown]

Let's just all be glad that we didn't get what Edmonton got....



#jemesouviens

[J.OT13]

Wasn't sure about those panels initially, but they've grown on me.

Yeah, poor Edmonton. Such a travesty. The original design wasn't great, but wasn't offensive either. I don't understand how this happened.



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_A._Milner_Library

[Spoonsy]

Got some wood going up out front

August 8 2025

https://i.imgur.com/gj08V4D.jpeg

Some more in the shadows

https://i.imgur.com/OkPVaxL.jpeg

[J.OT13]

Very nice. Hopefully having it under the overhang will protect it somewhat.

[J.OT13]

Reminder of what Adisoke will replace.

[kwoldtimer]

I wonder what will happen with the old library?

[cr872190]

Originally Posted by kwoldtimer

I wonder what will happen with the old library?

It's for lease starting January 2027, looks like they are planning to update the facade.

[YOWetal]

Originally Posted by cr872190

It's for lease starting January 2027, looks like they are planning to update the facade.

They are not selling it for development anymore? It screams a need for more density.

[kwoldtimer]

Good spot for an educational or cultural use, istm.

[acottawa]

Originally Posted by YOWetal

They are not selling it for development anymore? It screams a need for more density.

It is physically connected to the office building next door. I would assume it can’t easily be redeveloped separately.

[phil235]

Originally Posted by acottawa

It is physically connected to the office building next door. I would assume it can’t easily be redeveloped separately.

Pretty sure they did sell it, though I never saw any confirmation that the deal closed.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-downtown-library-sale-20-million-1.4683394

[J.OT13]

Originally Posted by kwoldtimer

Good spot for an educational or cultural use, istm.

Agreed. Any such use, or some sort of entertainment destination (for the love of God, bring a RecRoom to Ottawa). I don't think it's well suited to office space.

Originally Posted by phil235

Pretty sure they did sell it, though I never saw any confirmation that the deal closed.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-downtown-library-sale-20-million-1.4683394

I'm sure it went through. I don't think this is how the City would deal with finding a new tenant if they still owned it. I am surprised that the leasing document doesn't have the owner's identity.

[J.OT13]

From Pico on Skyrise.


https://ottawa.skyrisecities.com/forum/t...ottawa-diamond-schmitt-u-c.30848/page-12

[AuxTown]

Originally Posted by J.OT13

From Pico on Skyrise.


https://ottawa.skyrisecities.com/forum/t...ottawa-diamond-schmitt-u-c.30848/page-12

Glazing looks great. This building is gonna look amazing at dusk and overnight.

Side note: Odenak is not messing around, tower already poking into the frame!

[SL123]

The wood slabs installation at ground level is coming along nicely

[Harley613]

I'm pretty sure this will be #2 in my Canada Super Library Power Rankings, only after Calgary.

[BGO]

Originally Posted by Harley613

I'm pretty sure this will be #2 in my Canada Super Library Power Rankings, only after Calgary.

Wait to get inside on top floor.