Rogers Centre (Ottawa Convention Centre) | 30.45m | 4-5 fl | Completed - Page 5

eemy · #81 Posted **Oct 2, 2008, 5:28 PM**

I quite like the design - it is certainly an improvement - though it does seem to lack a certain je ne sais quoi.

c_speed3108 · #82 Posted **Oct 2, 2008, 6:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by harls

Looks interesting, but I don't see the tulip design in those pics.. maybe if I squint harder..

I think the steam is supposed to be the bottom of the DND building...

lrt's friend · #83 Posted **Oct 2, 2008, 6:53 PM**

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lrt's friend · #84 Posted **Oct 2, 2008, 6:56 PM**

Actually, it looks like a giant torpedo about to hit DND headquarters.

Aylmer · #85 Posted **Oct 2, 2008, 9:15 PM**

Aw...

I liked the original design...

Kitchissippi · #86 Posted **Oct 2, 2008, 9:26 PM**

I don't see a tulip either.

However I see one lip ( a lower lip?)

Aylmer · #87 Posted **Oct 2, 2008, 10:09 PM**

OMG ITS TRUE! ha!

waterloowarrior · #88 Posted **Oct 2, 2008, 10:18 PM**

slightly bigger

citizen j · #89 Posted **Oct 2, 2008, 10:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by Kitchissippi

I don't see a tulip either.

However I see one lip ( a lower lip?)

So, if they expand in future, we'll have a full set of lips? Or two lips?

drawarc · #90 Posted **Oct 3, 2008, 12:26 AM**

Nice improvement over existing congress centre.

AuxTown · #91 Posted **Oct 3, 2008, 12:59 AM**

Definately much more spectacular than the previous design. I liked the old one a lot, but aint nothing wrong with another landmark building for Ottawa; to go along with the National Gallery and Museum of Civilization. The previous design was classy, but it wasn't anything unique. Anything to draw some attention away from the NAC and Rideau Centre (Blah!). Should be an interesting couple of years.

c_speed3108 · #92 Posted **Oct 16, 2008, 3:39 PM**

step 1:

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Colonel By construction
Ottawa Citizen
Published: Thursday, October 16, 2008

OTTAWA - Drivers travelling on Colonel By Drive will notice a change as of Thursday.

Lanes have been reduced to one in each direction, rather than two, from the Mackenzie King Bridge to Daly Avenue while road work is carried out in connection with the revamped Ottawa Congress Centre. Vehicles will still be able to turn left and right at Daly.

The two lanes will be closed to allow for resurfacing of the two lanes next to the Rideau Canal and provide for an extension west for the final re-location of Colonel By. This work is expected to last until Dec. 1, at which point the two lanes of traffic adjacent to the Congress Centre will be closed in order to allow for construction of the new convention facility, which extends onto this roadway area.

Jamaican-Phoenix · #93 Posted **Oct 16, 2008, 10:28 PM**

I must say, this new render makes Ottawa look and feel a little more European. Now if only we had a world-class LRT/Mass Public Transit system to go with it...

And Franky, if you say PRT, I will eviscerate you...

c_speed3108 · #94 Posted **Feb 11, 2009, 8:42 PM**

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New name for Congress Centre revealed
By Elizabeth Howell, Ottawa Business Journal Staff
Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:00 PM EST

As of Thursday, the generation-old Congress Centre will have a new name to go along with its new look: The Ottawa Convention Centre, OBJ has learned.

The name will be unveiled on Thursday along with the business plan for the centre, which is undergoing demolition at the moment for a new, green-friendly building on the same footprint.

PCL Constructors Inc. and Brisbin Brook Beynon Architects are handling the $159-million construction, which is expected to be finished in March 2011.

The new facility will triple the size of the old building and include sweeping views of much of downtown, including the Parliament Buildings and the National Art Gallery.

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eemy · #95 Posted **Feb 12, 2009, 2:10 PM**

I don't know what I think of this. Congress Centre always seemed more distinctive to me. Every city has a <name of city> Convention Centre.

Davis137 · #96 Posted **Feb 13, 2009, 12:55 AM**

I saw the begining of the demolition of the Col By side started yesterday...some verandas and other sections have been torn off, and there were openings in the walls too...

aesthetic · #97 Posted **Feb 13, 2009, 4:14 AM**

The Congress Centre website has images of the demolition here.

c_speed3108 · #98 Posted **Feb 13, 2009, 1:10 PM**

They have been demolishing for several weeks now. I recall seeing the fire stairs coming off in December walking to Rideau Centre to Christmas shop.

I also noticed they have walled-off the connection from inside the Rideau Centre. The only clue is that the Rideau Centre style directional sign still exists.

RoughRider · #99 Posted **Feb 13, 2009, 4:02 PM**

The old design was a classic example of brutalism with its concrete stairways fronting onto Colonel By and the main entrance being is semi-underground. Even the interior was depressing.

The new design is truly spectacular. What they've been able to do with this project is quite impressive. Not only have they been able to convince the City and the NCC to sell some land that belonged to Colonel By Drive, but to do so under a strict timeline while respecting the surrounding buildings is a mastery in construction and planning.

The facade of the new building will be quite impressive. It will be interesting to see how it communicates with the MacKenzie King bridge and the subsequent view from that vantage point. Furthermore, the front of the building will be more pedestrian friendly. I believe they'll essentially level it with the canal thereby creating more of a link with the heritage site. Unfortunately, Colonel By will still be there, but the idea is to slow down traffic in this area.

Not only is there less of an emphasis on parking, but I believe the idea is to eventually link the new Convention Center with the future Union Station via tunnel. IMO, this Convention Center represents a great leap forward for the City. Future concerts, balls, conventions will finally have a world-class facility that'll be able to showcase the beauty of Ottawa's downtown.

Tor2Ott · #**100** Posted **Feb 13, 2009, 4:45 PM**

I wouldn't go as far as labeling it world-class. After going through the floorplans and renderings on their website, then comparing to convention centres of true world-class cities, this is hardly it. OCC is subpar just on the size alone.

It's a huge step up from what it was before though.