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The Government of Canada has formally announced the winner and finalists of the international competition for the redevelopment of the Parliamentary Precinct Block 2 site in the capital of Ottawa. A design from David Chipperfield Architects in association with Toronto-based Zeidler.
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 this complex site. In the last days of deliberation, as the juror moved towards consensus around a winner, one of the topics that came up particular resonated with me. […]
The Anglo-Canadian team beat a star-studded shortlist, which also included WilkinsonEyre, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and Renzo Piano Building Workshop, as