Toward a Canadian Culture of Architectural Competitions
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Editorial: Block 2 Winner is a Canadian Choice
As a juror on the Block 2 design competition, I had the immense privilege of participating in rich discussions about the architectural approach most suitable to…
Block 2 finalist designs unveiled (full videos now posted)
On Monday, April 11, the six finalist competitors for the design of Block 2, the full city block directly opposite Canada’s Parliament buildings, unveiled their…
Block 2 competition finalists announced
PWGSC has announced six shortlisted teams for the Block 2 international design competition, to redesign the urban block facing Parliament Hill in Ottawa. …
RAIC Journal: A Philosophical Approach to Block 2
In 2020, a design competition kicked off in Ottawa to reinvigorate an oft-forgotten portion of Parliament Hill. Block 2—the city block directly facing…
Guest Editorial: Designing for Democracy
The international design competition for Block 2—the city block directly across from Parliament Hill—is without a doubt the most important competition in…
Twelve teams long-listed for the Parliamentary Precinct Block 2 International…
Twelve teams have been long-listed for Public Services and Procurement Canada’s (PSPC) Parliamentary Precinct Block 2 International Design Competition. This…
Jury named for Block 2 Competition
The jury has been named for the Block 2 international design competition in Ottawa. The Block 2 project aims to redevelop the existing property and buildings…