[J.OT13]

I loved how the area east of Elgin were a continuation of the urban fabric. Although I like the War Memorial and even the NAC to a point, I feel that something is missing. That is partly why I was in favour of moving Rideau Station (although a fourth station would have been the ideal solution to better serve Elgin and the Escarpment district). If and when they build a new glass entrance to the NAC, it might liven up that corner of downtown somewhat.

The reason for the design of the D'Arcy McGee is likely because of light bylaws (or something to that effect) for Sparks and so they went all out for the northern façade and cheaped out on the rest.