Fine architectural detailing is something that has really slipped in this town in the last half century. Modern architecture shouldn't be an excuse to just build things cheaper. Simple forms need a higher calibre of execution because the lack of decoration highlights the slightest misalignments or engineering compromises.
Sure that curved glass wall makes a strong statement for Ottawa, but compared to buildings elsewhere, the execution is mediocre.
Compare it to how the Louvre pyramid was done over 20 years ago:
Or
this building, where you won't see any ugly tabs and cheap fasteners: