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Renovation and Retrofit

Project

180 Wellington Building Restoration and Seismic Retrofit

Brief

This $425M award-winning restoration preserved the stunning heritage character of the 180 Wellington Building. The building, originally constructed in 1927 for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, now provides modern offices and meeting spaces for Members of Parliament. Read more

Location:
180 Wellington Street, Ottawa, ON,  K1A 5A4
Completed:
2016
Project

CF Rideau Centre – Renovation

Brief

Major renovations were undertaken at the CF Rideau Centre in Ottawa by Cadillac Fairview as part of a significant upgrade and expansion to the downtown retail mall. The total project, which also included a separate expansion by others, had a value of $360 million dollars with AAR carrying out the structural engineering changes related to the base building renovation. Read more

Location:
Rideau Centre - Ottawa
Completed:
2016
Project

Museum of History – Canadian History Hall

Brief

Happy Canada Day!  Opened on July 1st, 2017 to celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday, Canadian History Hall explores our past as the signature permanent installation of the Canadian Museum of History (formerly the Museum of Civilization).

The feature ramp, with structural design by Adjeleian Allen Rubeli, guides patrons through the main atrium. Read more

Location:
Gatineau, Quebec
Completed:
1 July 2017