[kevinbottawa]

I really like the student project below. Shows the potential of the New Edinburgh Pub site. It's a shame these student designs aren't actually used.

Award of Merit: Student projects

YouCube, 1 Beechwood Avenue



YouCube is situated between the neighbourhoods of Vanier and New Edinburgh, within close proximity to the downtown core. The project acknowledges its context, bridging two areas of different character and feel. In addition to increasing density in the area and presenting a solution to the housing question in Ottawa, the design also endeavors to offer subsidized and affordable housing as well as market housing solutions within one development. By integrating different unit typologies around a system of public and semi-public shared spaces, a new place of community and dwelling between different character areas can be established. The integrated pedestrian streets encourage communal engagement and an active, connected community.

Jury's comments:

"The issue of the connection between the community, retail and private spaces is clearly laid out and the response seems to be based on relevant observations. While fitting in with a set of sure values, the proposal also offers interesting findings."

Project Team

Mateusz Nowacki – Carleton University, Azrieli School of Architecture & Urbanism