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

[reidjr]

Does anyone know if sporting events can be shown on this screen such as the all star game?

[McC]

Originally Posted by kevinbottawa

I don't know anything about electronics/tech. Why would they do high resolution for the advertisements and low resolution for the artistic content?

it does seem bass ackward, doesn't it?

[kevinbottawa]

Originally Posted by reidjr

Does anyone know if sporting events can be shown on this screen such as the all star game?

In Cardiff, Wales they have a big video screen outside their convention/performing arts centre which is in St. David's Square and they show both artistic/cultural and sports programming, especially soccer (aka football) and rugby. These new screens would be a good place to watch Sens/Ottawa CFL playoff games (if they reach the finals), and the Olympic hockey/world juniors finals (if Canada is playing).

[Dado]

Originally Posted by kwoldtimer

Priorities and economics. It is a billboard, after all.

That doesn't explain going to extra effort and expenditure to put in a second, low-res screen in what I would guess is a dual-screen system for the sole purpose of presenting artistic content at a lower resolution. Economics would suggest just having one screen - high resolution - for everything.

It could be that we are also misinterpreting a poorly-written article. Perhaps the secondary screen is for older content (i.e. some artistic content from the NFB, etc.) that is not available in HD, while all newer content, both artistic and advertising, will be on the high-res screen.

[ThaLoveDocta]

Originally Posted by McC

agreed, and in more practical terms, the Westin recently completed a major round of renovations inside (haven't seen much of it, but the new lobby's gorgeous), so it's not going anywhere.

All that said, it would be nice to see the Westin improve its front entrance to make it more welcoming to the new plaza and intersection that the NCC may someday get around to. (but there's not much point in the Westin doing anything until they know what it's going to look like)

Actually i believe its for sale....


There was a for sale ReMax sign on the front pier

[waterloowarrior]

RFP out for the screen, closes sept 27
http://www.merx.com/English/SUPPLIER_Men...SME=Y&hcode=1tPXAQh0A1zrP9eGvN8w4Q%3d%3d


Digital Display Screens Request for Proposals

The Ottawa Convention Centre (OCC) is currently in the final close-out stage of its redevelopment project which has transformed the centre into a state-of-the-art convention facility in downtown Ottawa.

On November 12, 2008, the OCC executed the Design/Build Agreement with PCL to demolish, design, build and short-term finance the new centre. At the end of 2009, AVW Telav was selected to implement the required infrastructure for the OCC technology program and to manage these services as an integrated partner to the OCC for a specified term.

Not included in either PCL’s or AVW Telav’s scope is the infrastructure, systems and services necessary to deliver the recently approved addition of a 3-year Art Wall Pilot Project to the south façade of the new facility. As such, this document covers the requirements of the digital display screens with detailed scope outlined in sections 4 and 6.

The new facility is expected to achieve LEED silver certification and in the spirit of this accomplishment the OCC is expecting the art wall to further contribute to minimizing the environmental and energy impacts of operating the new facility.

All RFP Proponents must respond to mandatory criteria as outlined in this RFP to ensure their proposal is deemed compliant. However, RFP Proponents are urged to provide alternate solutions to the requirements where better value or increased operational effectiveness can be realized.

[bobcage]

Anyone know when these big screens will be put up ?

[Kitchissippi]

I went inside the building for the first time today. The views are truly spectacular, but I was a bit disappointed with the interior fit and finish. They could not have picked a more drab and depressing carpeting for such a light filled space, it reminds me of grey late-winter days when the snow is dirty and 🞵🞵🞵🞵 is defrosting. I just don't get the the heavy orange-brown metal panels along the ramps and railings, some of them are off-coloured — is something supposed to go on them? In a modern building like this, badly executed details really stick out, for example, going up to Trillium Ballroom there are perforated metal panels beside the escalators that look like they've been made and installed by amateurs, all dented. Other than these superficial blemishes, it is WAY better than the old congress centre.

[That_Chris]

What a beautiful development. I can't help but contrast this to the Toronto ROM. This just further reiterates what an ugly job the ROM turned out to be. Can't wait to head up to Ottawa some time and see this.

[waterloowarrior]

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/sto...-elgin-national-arts-centre.html?cmp=rss

Art wall project on hold
Lemay made her comment at the annual public meeting of the National Capital Commission on Wednesday.

She also told reporters that the controversial plan to put up an "art wall" on one side of Ottawa Convention Centre has been put on hold.

The centre wanted to use the digital wall to promote events but also to act as a form of art, similar to the large, digital screen at Times Square in New York City.

Some community groups argued it would be too commercial for the nearby Rideau Canal, a UNESCO-approved World Heritage site.

"We've been informed that the OCC and their board has suspended the project," she said. "I think the financial model of the wall is something they are questioning, so they would like to suspend the project and possibly revisit it later."

[Admiral Nelson]

What a pity. I wonder if the OCC actually arrived at that decision independently...

[citizen j]

No doubt some ladies-who-lunch from the Golden Triangle threatened to march down to the OCC and bust the joint up if the screen got installed and blighted the landscape with unsightly electric lighting.
And before I get called sexist, let's say that I'm using the term 'ladies' inclusively.

[S-Man]

Bust the joint up...love it.

"Listen here you NCC whippersnappers. Deep six the screen or we'll put you on ice!"

[waterloowarrior]

16 April 2012 jcm @ flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/-jm/7104087341/in/photostream/

[J.OT13]

Originally Posted by waterloowarrior

Proposed tunnel would link new convention centre with Conference Centre.

http://www.ottawacitizen.com/Proposed+tu...ith+Conference+Centre/2238309/story.html

BY PATRICK DARE , THE OTTAWA CITIZENNOVEMBER 18, 2009 6:43 PMBE THE FIRST TO POST A COMMENT


OTTAWA — The Ottawa Convention Centre is proposing to build a tunnel to link its new building with the Government Conference Centre.

The National Capital Commission’s planning staff briefed its board of directors Wednesday about the plan, saying the tunnel would be the first of two underground pedestrian links between important buildings in that part of downtown. A second tunnel link could later be built under the Rideau Canal, connecting the Conference Centre with the National Arts Centre.

Patrick Kelly, president of the Ottawa Convention Centre, said his group is bringing the project to the federal and provincial governments because now is the time to build a pedestrian link if it’s ever going to be done.

The old Ottawa Congress Centre on Colonel By Drive has been demolished and the new Ottawa Convention Centre is being built, including an entirely new treatment of the road with one lane eliminated and two pedestrian crossings added. New greenspace along Colonel By will include a stand of trees and benches by the Rideau Canal.

Kelly said the tunnel between the convention centre and the conference centre — the historic Union Station opened by prime minister Wilfrid Laurier — would cost between $9 million and $10 million.

That cost isn’t part of the convention project, so would require federal and provincial funding.

“The response so far has been encouraging,” said Kelly. But he said the approval would have to come soon because construction must be completed for the opening of the new centre in 16 months.

The board of the NCC, which has members from across Canada, appeared interested in the tunnel idea. The board approved the landscaping project, which is the NCC’s responsibility. Board member Jacquelin Holzman said the idea of pedestrian linkages among important downtown buildings went back many years.

Former NCC chairman Jean Pigott, who said such a project was important for visitors of such a northern capital city, most passionately advocated the concept and commissioned a study on it.

Holzman noted that the federal government built a wooden pedestrian linkage between the conference centre and the NAC for one international conference. She said pedestrian linkages are important for both tourists and convention delegates.

Linda Dicaire, senior manager of design review with the NCC, said issues such as lighting and ventilation would have to be worked out. She said it was important that any tunnel be “a connection that is pleasing and that people want to use.”

There is a long-established pedestrian tunnel between the Chateau Laurier and the Government Conference Centre that has been well used for years. As well, the convention centre will have a strong pedestrian link to the Westin Hotel and the Rideau Centre.

🞵🞵🞵🞵 Brown, president of the Ottawa Gatineau Hotel Association, said the tunnel project makes a lot of sense.

“We just think it’s an opportunity,” said Brown. “It starts the underground community for Ottawa.”

© Copyright (c) The Ottawa Citizen

Whatever happened to this? Forget a covered pedestrian sidewalk from the OCC to the NAC (would cut off views and look stupid), skip Union Station until they figure something out and build a short tunnel between the OCC and NAC.

BTW, thread still says U/C.

[waterloowarrior]

"art wall" may be coming back again... naming rights for the convention center under discussion
http://www.canadascapital.gc.ca/sites/de...-p81e_-_ottawa_convention_centre-all.pdf

[kevinbottawa]

Maybe Apple will get the rights and they could call it the "Apple iCentre", the digital wall could be a giant ipad, and there could be ipads throughout the convention centre. Actually...nevermind, that would 🞵🞵🞵🞵. Anyway, I'm sure a lot of companies would want their name on a convention centre and digital wall in the nation's capital, especially a beautiful building like that. They'll make some good money selling those naming rights.

[J.OT13]

Originally Posted by kevinbottawa

Maybe Apple will get the rights and they could call it the "Apple iCentre", the digital wall could be a giant ipad, and there could be ipads throughout the convention centre. Actually...nevermind, that would 🞵🞵🞵🞵. Anyway, I'm sure a lot of companies would want their name on a convention centre and digital wall in the nation's capital, especially a beautiful building like that. They'll make some good money selling those naming rights.

I've always despised the idea of selling naming rights, especially when we are talking about signature buildings like the Convention Centre (or the Civic Centre, I wasn't thrilled when we lost the Palladium either).

I hope that money brings a better solution to connect the NAC to Rideau Station than a covered walkway on the Mackenzie King.

[Boxster]

Originally Posted by waterloowarrior

"art wall" may be coming back again... naming rights for the convention center under discussion
http://www.canadascapital.gc.ca/sites/de...-p81e_-_ottawa_convention_centre-all.pdf

I just cannot believe the amount of red tape one has to go through to get anything done in Ottawa. No wonder we are decades behind Toronto and Vancouver.

[kevinbottawa]

Originally Posted by J.OT13

I've always despised the idea of selling naming rights, especially when we are talking about signature buildings like the Convention Centre (or the Civic Centre, I wasn't thrilled when we lost the Palladium either).

I hope that money brings a better solution to connect the NAC to Rideau Station than a covered walkway on the Mackenzie King.

I was iffy about it too until I saw the one in Calgary is called the "Calgary Telus Convention Centre" and the Niagara Falls one is the "Scotiabank Convention Centre" with "Niagara, Canada" in the logo. I'd preferred the current name, but I can't blame them for capitalizing on an opportunity, especially if it helps to make the art wall a reality.