Great Architecture in Ottawa - Page 2

McC · #21 Posted **Nov 21, 2013, 5:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by defishel
I also like these buildings on Bank between Florence and Gladstone. I don't think we have any buildings similar to these left in Ottawa.

There aren't many left, anyway; there is (are?) the Iona Mansions (IIRC the name) on Wellington and Carruthers, very different style, but similar effect. http://goo.gl/maps/i3icR

Urbanarchit · #22 Posted **Nov 21, 2013, 8:20 PM**

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harls · #23 Posted **Nov 21, 2013, 8:30 PM**

That stretch between Carruthers and Garland is quite neat. Plus there's a nice view of the Peace tower from that point as well.

What's the history of this place.. It's just down the block.

http://goo.gl/maps/87eRw

Urbanarchit · #24 Posted **Nov 21, 2013, 9:34 PM**

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Urbanarchit · #25 Posted **Nov 21, 2013, 9:50 PM**

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J.OT13 · #26 Posted **Nov 22, 2013, 7:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by defishel

That was the building on Booth and Somerset, right? Such a shame how many nice buildings we've lost.

It's also sad that I don't remember much about that building because I was quite young and unobservant.

Iona Mansions is another beauty, definitely. And designed by Noffke, I think.

Iona Mansions by Shel DeF on Flickr

Yup, Noffke. That guy gave us so much awesome architecture! I too love that stretch of Hintonburg. Hopefully, it will always stay the same.

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Originally Posted by harls

That stretch between Carruthers and Garland is quite neat. Plus there's a nice view of the Peace tower from that point as well.

What's the history of this place.. It's just down the block.

http://goo.gl/maps/87eRw

I'm glad House M.D's back!

Urbanarchit · #27 Posted **Feb 19, 2014, 11:57 PM**

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J.OT13 · #28 Posted **Feb 20, 2014, 12:23 AM**

Holly shit, are you kidding? This is one of the few times I do not agree with you one bit.

Urbanarchit · #29 Posted **Feb 20, 2014, 12:36 AM**

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J.OT13 · #30 Posted **Mar 29, 2014, 5:03 PM**

Wesley Building on Wellington West and Holland.

A bit of history. Was originally only 2 floors.

http://ottawastart.blogspot.ca/2014/...arrie-put.html

White Pine · #31 Posted **Mar 29, 2014, 5:47 PM**

This one isn't exactly a "hidden" gem, but I find it doesn't quite get the attention it deserves:

https://maps.google.com/?ll=45.43009...id=po-64420321

https://maps.google.com/?ll=45.43009...id=po-93935903

J.OT13 · #32 Posted **Mar 30, 2014, 2:15 PM**

And to think this grand cathedral was built when we were backwoods Bytown.

Urbanarchit · #33 Posted **Apr 12, 2014, 11:08 PM**

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Urbanarchit · #34 Posted **Apr 20, 2014, 3:58 AM**

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Harley613 · #35 Posted **Apr 20, 2014, 5:38 AM**

The Brooke-Claxton is a gorgeous example of brutalist architecture. It's monolithic! I used to hate this style but it's really coming of age, getting ripe, in my opinion.

gjhall · #36 Posted **Apr 20, 2014, 2:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by Harley613

The Brooke-Claxton is a gorgeous example of brutalist architecture. It's monolithic! I used to hate this style but it's really coming of age, getting ripe, in my opinion.

It's really quite nice, and it frames Holland Avenue and Tunney's Pasture nicely too.

J.OT13 · #37 Posted **Apr 20, 2014, 5:25 PM**

Can't say I'm a fan of 490 Melbourne, but I've always been fond of Westboro Station I and the Brooke-Claxton.

Urbanarchit · #38 Posted **Apr 21, 2014, 1:28 AM**

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lrt's friend · #39 Posted **Apr 22, 2014, 1:01 AM**

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Originally Posted by Harley613

The Brooke-Claxton is a gorgeous example of brutalist architecture. It's monolithic! I used to hate this style but it's really coming of age, getting ripe, in my opinion.

Again showing my age, this building was popularly known as Judy LaMarsh Towers when it first opened in the 1960s. For those who don't know who Judy LaMarsh was, she was a very popular federal Liberal politician during the Pearson years. Google her. I still like the building.

J.OT13 · #40 Posted **Apr 22, 2014, 1:10 AM**

Hands down, the Pearson Government was the greatest Canada has ever seen!