RIDEAU CENTRE REVITALIZATION
CULTURAL HERITAGE IMPACT STATEMENT
PREPARED FOR THE CADILLAC FAIRVIEW CORPORATION LIMITED BY BARRY PADOLSKY ASSOCIATES INC. ARCHITECTS, URBAN DESIGN, AND HERITAGE CONSULTANTS REVISED JULY 29, 2013
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
A. INTRODUCTION 2
B. CURRENT CONDITIONS/INTRODUCTION TO DEVELOPMENT SITE 4
C. BACKGROUND RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS 15
D. SUMMARY OF STATEMENTS OF SIGNIFICANCE 28
E. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT 35
F. IMPACT OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT 52
G. CONCLUSION 54
APPENDIX A: PHOTOGRAPHS OF EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS/BUILDINGS
APPENDIX B: HISTORIC DOCUMENTS
APPENDIX C: STATEMENTS OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE
APPENDIX D: SCHEMATIC DESIGN DRAWINGS
APPENDIX E: PREVIOUS CITY OF OTTAWA DOCUMENTS RELATED TO OGILVY’S HERITAGE DESIGNATION AND DEMOLITION CONDITIONS/APPROVAL
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A) INTRODUCTION
The Rideau Centre, constructed in 1982, is a large shopping centre located on a 15.54 acre site in downtown Ottawa. There are three heritage buildings on the Rideau Centre site - the Transportation Building, a turn of the century office building located on the northwest corner of the site; the former Ogilvy’s Department Store, a turn of the century commercial building located on the northeast corner of the site; and the Registry Office, constructed in 1874, and located on the southeast corner of the site. All three of these buildings have Part IV designations under the Ontario Heritage Act.
There are also a number of designated heritage buildings facing the Rideau Centre site including a group of six turn of the century retail buildings located at 89 to 115 Rideau St. to the north; the Government Conference Centre and the Rideau Canal to the west; and the Carleton County Courthouse and Carleton County Jail across from the Registry Office to the east.
The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited is currently preparing to commence the Rideau Centre Revitalization, a multi-staged project that includes the Rideau Centre Expansion, and various projects related to exterior and interior modifications to the existing Rideau Centre. Some of these projects have the potential to impact the heritage buildings on or adjacent to the site.
The Rideau Centre Expansion will be located on the Ogilvy’s site and an adjacent portion of land to the south known as the Besserer Loop. It is across from the six designated heritage buildings on the north side of Rideau St. (89-115 Rideau St.). The expansion project includes the dismantling of the Ogilvy's heritage facades and the reinstatement of these facades onto the new structure.
Some of the exterior modifications to the existing Rideau Centre are in proximity to adjacent heritage buildings and also include new interventions to the ground floor of the Transportation Building. None of the current projects are anticipated to impact the Registry Office.
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In January 2013, the consulting team of Barry Padolsky Associates Inc. Architects (BPA) were engaged by The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited to prepare a Cultural Heritage Impact Statement (CHIS) for the Rideau Centre Revitalization.
The purpose of the CHIS is to provide an independent professional opinion regarding the impact of proposed developments on cultural heritage resources. As outlined in the City of Ottawa Official Plan, Section 4.6.1, CHIS’s are required to:
• describe the positive and adverse impacts on the cultural heritage resources (on or adjacent to the site) that may reasonably be expected to result from the proposed development;
• describe the actions that may reasonably be required to prevent, minimize or mitigate the adverse impacts;
• demonstrate that the proposal will not adversely impact the defined cultural heritage value of the property, and/or its streetscape/neighbourhood.
This CHIS is a required deliverable for the site plan application for the Rideau Centre Expansion. It is also a required deliverable for upcoming heritage permit applications. Heritage permits will be required for the portion of the Rideau Centre Expansion at the reinstated Ogilvy’s facades, and for the modifications to the Transportation Building. A heritage permit was previously issued in 2006 for the Ogilvy's façades dismantling and reinstatement work, which included a CHIS prepared by Barry Padolsky Associates Inc. Architects (BPA).
This CHIS includes assessments of the following Rideau Centre Revitalization projects:
• the Rideau Centre Expansion and the impact of this work on the cultural heritage value of the Ogilvy's property and the designated heritage buildings located at 89 to 115 Rideau St. on the north side of Rideau St.;
• the refurbishment of the existing Rideau Centre facades on Rideau St. and Colonel By Dr. and the impact of this work on the cultural heritage value of the Transportation Building, the Government Conference Centre, and the designated heritage buildings located at 89 to 115 Rideau St. on the north side of Rideau St.;
• the interventions and modifications to the Transportation Building and the impact of this work on the cultural heritage value of this building and the adjacent Government Conference Centre; and
• the rehabilitation of the two existing overhead pedestrian bridges spanning Rideau St. and the impact of this work on the cultural heritage value of the Transportation Building and the designated heritage buildings located at 89 to 115 Rideau St. on the north side of Rideau St.
This CHIS also includes a summary of the conservation strategy, and the current status and recommendations, related to the ongoing Ogilvy's facades dismantling and reinstatement work.
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B) CURRENT CONDITIONS/INTRODUCTION TO DEVELOPMENT SITE:
CONTEXT:
2013 Aerial Photograph
The Rideau Centre, constructed in 1982, is currently the largest shopping centre in Ottawa and is located in the Retail, Arts and Theatre Precinct in downtown Ottawa, as defined by the City of Ottawa Official Plan. The Retail, Arts and Theatre Precinct comprises of the Rideau Centre (including the Hudson's Bay Company), the Ottawa Convention Centre, limited small scale retail frontage on Rideau Street, and the complex of arts and theatre venues to the south and east of the Rideau Centre. Refer to the Urban Context Plan – City of Ottawa Urban Precincts (DOUDS), page 6.
The Rideau Centre site is a large 15.54 acre property bounded by Rideau St. to the north, Colonel By Dr. to the west, Nicholas St. to the east and the MacKenzie King Bridge to the south. The site is not located within a designated heritage district but is adjacent to the Byward Market Heritage District located immediately to the north, and the Sandy Hill West Heritage District to the east. There are a number of designated heritage buildings on and adjacent to the Rideau Centre site as described below. Refer to the Urban Context Plan – Heritage Buildings and Districts, page 7.
In general, the existing buildings along Rideau St. between Sussex Dr. and Dalhousie St., in proximity to the Rideau Centre site, include an eclectic mix of architecture reflecting Rideau Street's past role as one of Ottawa's principal commercial streets. The buildings are predominantly low scale structures, with a few high rise buildings, both old and new.
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2008 Aerial Perspective
To the north, the existing buildings on Rideau St., between Sussex Dr. and William St., consist of a continuous turn of the century commercial streetscape of heritage buildings, with the exception of the Freiman Mall which was constructed as part of the Rideau Centre circa 1982. Further east along Rideau St., the existing buildings are a mixture of turn of the century commercial buildings and modern infill buildings. A group of six designated heritage buildings at 89 to 115 Rideau St. (Part IV designation, OHA) are located across the street from the Rideau Centre site.
To the west, the western entrance to Rideau St. is framed by the Government Conference Centre (former Union Station) and the Chateau Laurier Hotel. Both of these structures are FHBRO "Classified" heritage buildings constructed circa 1909-1912. The east facade of the Government Conference Centre, faces Colonel By Dr., and is directly across from the Rideau Centre site. Further south on Colonel By Dr. is the Rideau Canal, a National Historic Site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
To the east, the existing buildings along Nicholas St. between Rideau St. and Daly Ave., include an office building at One Nicholas, and the Novotel Hotel. The former Albion Hotel (Part IV designation, OHA), constructed circa 1871, is located on the northeast corner of Nicholas St. and Daly Ave. and is now a wing to the Novotel Hotel. Further along the east side of Nicholas St., south of Daly Ave., is the Arts Court complex which includes the former Carleton County Court House (Part IV designation, OHA) constructed circa 1870- 1871, and the Nicholas Hostel, which was the former Carleton County Jail (Part IV designation, OHA) constructed circa 1860-1862.
To the south, on the south side of the MacKenzie King Bridge, is the DND headquarters, a highrise office tower, constructed in the 1970's.
Refer to Appendix A Photographs of Existing Site Conditions/Buildings for additional information.
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The overall Rideau Centre site is approximately 15.54 acres (62,888 sq. m.) and has approximately 245m of frontage along the south side of Rideau St., 270m of frontage along Colonel By Dr., 254m of frontage along Nicholas St., and 198m of frontage along the MacKenzie King Bridge. The Daly Avenue roadway underpass, constructed circa 1982, bisects the site linking Nicholas St. to Colonel By Dr. Besserer St. terminates on the site as the Besserer Loop off Nicholas St.
The existing buildings/structures on the Rideau Centre site include:
• the Transportation Building, an eight-storey heritage office building constructed in 1916 (Part IV designation, OHA), and renovated in 1982, located on the northwest corner of the site facing Rideau St. and Colonel By Dr.;
• the former Ogilvy's department store, a five-storey department store initially constructed in 1907-1908 (Part IV designation, OHA), located on the northeast corner of the site facing Rideau St. and Nicholas St., unoccupied since 1992;
• the Registry Office, a one-storey heritage building constructed in 1874 (Part IV designation, OHA), located on the southeast corner of the site facing Nicholas St., unoccupied since 1982;
• the Rideau Centre shopping mall, a three-storey retail structure, constructed circa 1982;
• two overhead pedestrian bridges spanning Rideau St., constructed in 1982, linking the Rideau Centre to the Bay and the Byward Market beyond;
• the Westin Hotel, a highrise hotel structure, constructed in 1982, facing Colonel By Drive;
• the Ottawa Convention Centre, constructed in 2010-2011, replacing the previous Ottawa Congress Centre constructed in 1982, facing Colonel By Dr.;
• the Red Garage, a four-storey parking structure constructed in 2008 facing Nicholas Street, replacing the previous Red Garage parking structure constructed in the 1960's, accessed from Nicholas St., the Besserer Loop, and the Daly Ave. underpass; and
• the Blue Garage, an underground parking garage below the former Sears store in the Rideau Centre, constructed in 1982, connected to the Ottawa Convention Centre, and accessed from Nicholas St. and the Daly Ave. underpass.
The existing Rideau Centre complex covers a large portion of the site at grade. The remaining under-utilized areas of the site include the Besserer Loop, the Ogilvy’s site, and the Registry Office site. The Besserer Loop, located off Nicholas St. south of the Ogilvy’s site, is approximately 1375 sq. m. with a frontage of 22m on Nicholas St. It provides a pedestrian drop off area at the existing Rideau Centre east entrance, and access to the existing surface parking lot on the Ogilvy’s site and the Red Garage. The Ogilvy’s site, located on the northeast corner, is approximately 5,550 sq. m. with a frontage of 91m along Rideau St. and 61m along Nicholas St. It includes the former Ogilvy’s Department Store and an existing surface parking lot that serves approximately 118 cars that is accessed from the Besserer Loop off Nicholas St. The Registry Office site, located on the southeast corner, is approximately 2820 sq. m., with a frontage of 50m along Nicholas St. It includes the vacant Registry Office and associated landscaped open space.
Refer to the As-Found Site Plan Drawings AF.1 to AF.5, pages 9 to 13.
Refer to Appendix A Photographs of Existing Site Conditions/Buildings for additional information
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CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OF THE DEVELOPMENT SITE AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES:
Seventeen, or approximately 65%, of the existing buildings on or adjacent to the site are considered to be of heritage interest by the City of Ottawa. Twelve of these have been designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, and five are on the City of Ottawa heritage reference list.
Additionally, the Rideau Centre site is located adjacent to the Rideau Canal, a National Historic Site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is in close proximity to the Government Conference Centre (former Union Station), a classified heritage building, and the Chateau Laurier Hotel, a national historic site.
The cultural heritage value of the development site and adjacent properties includes:
• the three existing designated heritage buildings located on northwest, northeast and southeast corners of the Rideau Centre site (the Transportation Building, the former Ogilvy’s Department Store and the Registry Office);
• the six existing designated heritage buildings (89-115 Rideau St.) located on the north side of Rideau St. across from the Rideau Centre site;
• the cluster of existing designated heritage public use buildings, constructed between 1860 and 1871, on the east side of Nicholas St. (the Carleton County Courthouse and the Carleton County Jail) and their relationship to the Registry Office located on the Rideau Centre site;
• the adjacency of the site to the Rideau Canal to the west, a National Historic Site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site;
• the adjacency of the site to the Government Conference Centre (former Union Station) and the Chateau Laurier Hotel, both FHBRO "Classified" heritage buildings, at the western entrance to Rideau St.; and
• the adjacency of the site to the Byward Market Heritage District to the north and the Sandy Hill West Heritage District to the east.
Refer to Section C Summaries of Statements of Significance and Appendix C Statements of Cultural Heritage Value for Cultural Heritage Resources on or Adjacent to the Site for additional information.
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C. BACKGROUND RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
RIDEAU CENTRE SITE AND SURROUNDING CONTEXT:
Overall view of the site looking northwest, pre 1966
Overall view of the site looking northeast, pre 1966
1928 Aerial Photograph
The Rideau Centre Site and its surrounding context have changed significantly since the turn of the century.
In the early 1900's, the site was bisected by Besserer St., which ran east/west from Nicholas St. to Sussex Dr. terminating at Union Station. The northern portion of the site was divided into two city blocks by Mosgrove St. running north/south from Rideau St. to Besserer St. These two city blocks were densely occupied with a variety of low and medium scale commercial buildings. Significant buildings included the Transportation Building, constructed in 1916, on the northwest corner at Rideau St. and Sussex Dr., the Federal Hotel at the corner of Besserer St. and Sussex Dr., and Ogilvy’s Department Store, constructed in 1907-1908 on the northeast corner at Rideau St. and Nicholas St.
On the southern portion of the site, a number of medium scale commercial buildings were found along Nicholas St., including the Osgoode Hall Hotel, the Ottawa Cold Stores Ltd., and the Mortimer Building (Dominion Warehousing Co.). Additionally, residential row housing was found on the south side of Besserer St. The Registry Office, constructed circa 1874, was located further south along Nicholas St. across the street from the Carleton County Court House and Carleton County Jail. The remaining southern portion of the site was occupied by train tracks, train yards, coal sheds and warehouses of the Grand Trunk Railway System related to Union Station.
The site remained relatively unchanged from the early 1900's until the early 1950's with the exception of the construction of a number of commercial buildings along the south side of Besserer St., including the Ottawa Post Office building in 1937. In 1954, the Mackenzie King Bridge was constructed across the southern boundary of the site and the Rideau Canal, linking Waller St. to the east with Elgin St. to the west.
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Overall view of the site looking east, circa 1954. MacKenzie King Bridge under construction.
1967 Aerial Photograph
In 1966, the train yards and associated coal sheds and warehouses were demolished in anticipation of the closing of Union Station, and the land was used for surface parking. By 1967, with the closing of Union Station, the remaining train sheds and tracks were removed and Colonel By Drive was constructed on the east side of the Rideau Canal. By this time, the expansion of the Ogilvy’s Department Store and the original Red Garage building at the southwest corner of Nicholas St. and Besserer St. were existing.
In the 1970's, the Federal Government undertook a major land assembly of the privately and publicly owned properties on the site. The Rideau Centre site, excluding the Ogilvy’s site and the Registry Office site, was subsequently purchased by Viking Rideau Corporation (VRC) in the late 1970's. The Rideau Centre, the Ottawa Congress Centre and the Westin Hotel were constructed on this site starting in 1981, and were officially open for business on March 16, 1983. The existing heritage Transportation Building (10 Rideau St.) was integrated into the development. All other existing buildings on the site, including the various retail buildings on the northern portion of the site, were demolished. A number of significant changes to the road network surrounding the site were also made at this time. These included the closing of Besserer St. at Nicholas St., the bisecting of the site with the Daly Ave. underpass linking Nicholas Street to Colonel By Drive, and the extension of Dalhousie St. south of Rideau St. linking to Waller St. and Besserer St. These road changes remain in place today.
In 1995, VRC purchased the Ogilvy’s site on the northeast corner at Rideau St. and Nicholas St. which included the former Ogilvy's Department store, and a modern one storey commercial building housing the Royal Bank that was subsequently demolished in 2004. All other buildings on this property, including the expansion of the Ogilvy’s Department Store constructed in the 1960's, were demolished in 1991-1992 by the previous owners prior to the land purchase. In 1997, VRC purchased the Registry Office site on the southeast corner of the site facing Nicholas St. which included the Registry Office, a designated heritage building constructed circa 1874. In 2008, VRC demolished the original Red Garage on Nicholas St. constructed in the1960's, and replaced it with the new Red Garage.
Today, the entire Rideau Centre site is comprised of the original Rideau Centre site, the Ogilvy’s site at the northeast corner of the site at Rideau St. and Nicholas St., and the Registry Office site at the southeast corner of the site at Daly Ave. and Nicholas St.
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126 Rideau Street (Ogilvy’s Department Store) – Circa 1919 126 Rideau Street (Ogilvy’s Department Store) – Circa 1931
Ogilvy’s was built in four stages. The original store, designed by W. E. Noffke, was a three storey structure built in 1907-1908, with five bays facing Rideau St. and seven bays facing Nicholas St. Features of the building included channelled bricks piers and terra cotta mouldings at the second floor level, glazed ground floor storefronts along Rideau St. and Nicholas St., large double hung wood windows on the second and third floors, decorative metal panels and mouldings, prominent metal cornices, a large decorative metal medallion on the curved brick pier at the corner of Rideau St. and Nicholas St., and a decorative metal flag parapet over the central bay facing Rideau St.
From 1914 to 1917, the original building was expanded south an additional seven bays to Besserer St., again to the designs of W. E. Noffke, with masonry, metal and window elements matching the original building.
In 1931, the original decorative metal roof cornice and flag parapet were removed and a fourth floor was added. In 1934, a fifth floor was added. These 1931 and 1934 designs were by A. J. Hazelgrove. These additions used a similar vocabulary of masonry, metal, and window elements to the original building, but they were more austere in their detailing. At some time in the late 1930's, the original channelled brick piers and terra cotta mouldings on the 1907-1908 Rideau St. and Nicholas St. facades were removed and replaced with flat brick piers. The remaining channelled brick piers and terra cotta mouldings on the 1914-1917 Nicholas and Besserer facades were not altered. The decorative metal medallion on the curved brick pier was also removed at this time.
In the 1960's, Ogilvy’s was expanded to the west behind several existing stores on Rideau St. Following a fire in December 1969, the addition was expanded up to the face of Rideau St. In 1984, shareholders voted to sell the Ogilvy's company to G. W. Robinson Ltd. The store operated as Robinson's-Ogilvy, before being sold in 1986 to Comark Services. The chain then became known as Robinson's and eventually closed in 1992. The Ogilvy’s expansion was demolished at this time.
In 1995, VRC purchased the Ogilvy’s site. In September 2000, LACAC recommended that Ogilvy’s be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA), which was passed by Ottawa City Council on October 4, 2000. VRC appealed the heritage designation, and subsequently submitted an application to the City of Ottawa to demolish the building on November 9, 2000. The application was considered by City Council on February 14, 2001, and City Council approved the partial demolition of the building subject to a number of options and conditions.
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126 Rideau St. (Former Ogilvy's Department Store), 2005
On February 8, 2006, Barry Padolsky Associates Inc. Architects (BPA) submitted an application for a permit under the Ontario Heritage Act to dismantle and reconstruct the original 1907-1908 facades (five bays on Rideau St. and 7 bays on Nicholas St, three storeys in height), as part of the Rideau Centre Expansion Project site plan application by Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited at that time. The proposed conservation strategy submitted conformed with the City Council’s conditions for demolition in 2001. On May 1, 2006, City Council approved the application in accordance with the BPA conservation strategy. Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited subsequently withdrew the site plan application, and the Rideau Centre Expansion Project went into dormancy.
In September 2012, discussions between Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited and the City of Ottawa recommenced, and a memorandum of understanding dated November 8, 2012 related to the Ogilvy’s Facades was signed between both parties.
Refer to Appendix B Historical Documents including historic fire insurance plans, historic city directories, historic aerial photographs, and historic photographs for additional information.
Refer to Appendix E Previous City of Ottawa Documents Related to Ogilvy's.
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Rideau Street from Nicholas Street looking West, pre 1931 Rideau Street from Sussex Drive looking East, circa 1906
Rideau Street has played a central role in Ottawa's commercial and retail sectors since shortly after the area was first settled more than 170 years ago. In 1826, Rideau Street formed part of an original route to Montreal. By 1827, Rideau Street was Bytown's primary commercial street and served the residents of Lower Town and Upper Town.
The introduction of the department store in late 19th century had a significant influence on the appearance and function of Rideau Street. By the early 1900's, Rideau Street was home to five department stores - T. Lindsay and Co. (subsequently known as the Daly Building), A.J. Frieman's (now home to The Bay), Ogilvy's, Caplan's and Laroque's (now known as Mercury Court).
In 1916, the construction of three important buildings anchoring the western limits of Rideau Street at Sussex Drive also had a significant impact on Rideau Street: The Transportation Building, (10 Rideau St. and now an office tower attached to the Rideau Centre); Union Station (2 Rideau St. and current home of the Government Conference Centre); and the Chateau Laurier Hotel (1 Rideau St.). All three of these buildings remain prominent assets of Rideau Street. By the 1920s, Rideau Street was home to more than 50 family-owned retail establishments. The streetscapes on both the north and south sides of Rideau Street were generally continuous with a mixture of low scale turn of the century retail buildings and the multi-storey department stores noted above.
Throughout the 1960's and 1970's, Rideau Street, like many other downtown districts, faced increasing competition from new suburban shopping centres. Rideau Street experienced a loss of downtown shoppers, and many of its family-owned businesses closed. Various buildings along Rideau Street, predominantly on the south side, were renovated or demolished during this period.
Rideau Street from William St. looking west, circa 1970 Rideau Street looking east, circa 1970
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Rideau St. from William St. looking west, circa 1983. Rideau St. at Freiman St. looking north, circa 1983. Rideau Centre under construction. 89-91 Rideau St. under renovation.
The construction of the Rideau Centre in the early 1980's and the subsequent acquisition of the Ogilvy’s site in the 1995 resulted in the demolition of the existing buildings along the south side of Rideau St from Sussex Dr. to Nicholas St. with the exception of the Transportation Building which was integrated into the Rideau Centre project, and the former Ogilvy’s Department Store, which has remained unoccupied. On the north side of Rideau St., the Frieman Mall was built infilling Freiman St., and the existing heritage buildings located at 89-91 Rideau St. were integrated into the expansion of the Bay.
Also at this time, Rideau Street was closed to all but bus traffic and the sidewalks on either side of Rideau St. from Sussex Dr. to Dalhousie St. were covered with continuous glass and steel pedestrian enclosures. By the early 1990s, the enclosures were removed and Rideau Street was returned to its previous function as a commercial mainstreet, major east/west artery and an open-air, pedestrian-friendly place. Mixed-use vehicles and two-way traffic were returned and streetscaping elements were added to complement the architectural character of Rideau Street's historic buildings.
The importance of Rideau Street today, as part of Ottawa's Retail, Arts and Theatre District, stems from its historic role as a primary commercial street of early Ottawa. Upcoming projects related to Rideau Street include the new Rideau Station LRT with two station entrances (one located at the northwest corner of the Rideau Centre site and one on Rideau St. adjacent to the William St. pedestrian mall), scheduled to be complete in 2018, and the future City of Ottawa Rideau Street Renewal project from Sussex Dr. to Dalhousie St.
Rideau St. from Dalhousie St. looking west, circa 2013. Rideau St. from Sussex Dr. looking east, circa 2013.
Refer to the Streetscape Timelines for an analysis of the evolution of Rideau St. from 1912 to present day, pages 21 to 27. Refer to Appendix B Historical Documents including historic fire insurance plans, historic city directories, historic aerial photographs, and historic photographs for additional information.
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D. SUMMARIES OF STATEMENTS OF SIGNIFICANCE:
The cultural heritage value and heritage attributes of the cultural heritage resources on or adjacent to the site are summarized as follows. Refer to Appendix C for additional information.
THE TRANSPORTATION BUILDING, 10 RIDEAU ST.
The Transportation Building (Part IV designation, OHA, City of Ottawa Bylaw 68-80), located at 10 Rideau St., is an eight- storey office building, constructed circa 1916, located on the northwest corner of the Rideau Centre site facing Rideau St. and Colonel By Dr.
This building was expropriated in 1965 by the NCC and renovated to accommodate the Commission in 1969, and was integrated into the Rideau Centre project in 1982. 10 Rideau Street (Transportation Building)
The Statement of Cultural Heritage Value indicates that the Transportation Building is not only an elegant commercial office building, but complements the other variety of tall structures around Confederation Square, and, because of its Gothic lines, is particularly sympathetic to the Parliament Buildings.
OGILVY’S, 126 RIDEAU ST.
Ogilvy’s (Part IV designation, OHA, City of Ottawa, 2000), located at 126 Rideau St., is a five-storey brick structure constructed in 1907-1908, with additions built in 1914-1917, 1931 and 1934, on the northeast corner of the Rideau Centre site facing Rideau St. and Nicholas St.
The building was a full service department store until 1992 when it was vacated by Robinson's, the owner at the time, and subsequently purchased by VRC in 1995. The building has been vacant since 1992.
The Summary of Architectural Significance indicates that Ogilvy’s is a significant example of early 20th century department store architecture and is associated with two 126 Rideau Street (Ogilvy’s Department Store) notable Ottawa architects, W. E. Noffke and A. J. Hazelgrove. Its distinctive windows, subdued decorative motifs and buff coloured brick were noted as making a significant contribution to Rideau Street.
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THE REGISTRY OFFICE, 70 NICHOLAS ST.
The Registry Office (Part IV designation, OHA - City of Ottawa Bylaw 269-78), located at 70 Nicholas St., is a single-storey heritage brick structure, constructed in 1874 on the southeast corner of the Rideau Centre site facing Nicholas St. After the construction of a new facility in 1909, the property went through a series of uses and tenants, many significant to Ottawa's history and development. Beginning in 1917, it was home to the Women's Canadian Historical Society of Ottawa followed by the Bytown and Ottawa Historical Museum from 1926 to 1954. The property was then used by the Tourist and Convention Bureau until 1966 and had a series of tenants thereafter. The building has been vacant since 1982. 70 Nicholas Street (Registry Office)
The Statement of Cultural Heritage Value indicates that the Registry Office is of architectural and historic value and is an excellent example of a special social need resulting in a specific type of building. Located across the street from the Carleton County Courthouse and the Carleton County Jail, the City Registry Office shares common architectural features with these buildings and is an integral part of the 19th century judicial district of Ottawa.
THE GOVERNMENT CONFERENCE CENTRE, 2 RIDEAU ST.
The Government Conference Centre (FHBRO "Classified" designation, 1989), located at 2 Rideau St., was built in 1909-12 as Ottawa’s central Union Station to the designs of architects Bradford Lee Gilbert and Ross and MacFarlane. It is located across from the Chateau Laurier Hotel at the western entrance to Rideau St. The east facade of the building faces Colonel By Drive and the western boundary of the Rideau Centre site.
Following the removal of rail lines from the City’s core in 1966, the building was subsequently renovated to accommodate the GCC facilities, renewing its significance as a locale for the major 2 Rideau Street (Government Conference Centre) national and international conferences that continue to shape the country’s political and cultural identity.
The FHBRO Heritage Character Statement "Reason for Designation" indicates that the GCC has been designated "Classified" because of its important historical associations and its architectural design and prominence. The building is a valued illustration of the great railway-building era of pre-World War I Canada, an activity central to the country’s national unity and prosperity. The GCC was designated "Classified" by FHBRO in 1989. The GCC was also designated by the City of Ottawa in 1979.
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THE CHATEAU LAURIER HOTEL, 1 RIDEAU ST.
The Chateau Laurier Hotel (National Historic Site of Canada, 1980), located at 1 Rideau St., is an early 20th century hotel, also built in 1909-12 to the designs of architects Ross and MacFarlane. It is located across from the Government Conference Centre (former Union Station) at the western entrance to Rideau St.
The Statement of Significance indicates that the Chateau Laurier Hotel was designated a national historic site of Canada in 1980 because it is a Chateau-style hotel, which is of national 1 Rideau Street (Chateau Laurier Hotel) significance as an architectural type.
THE RIDEAU CANAL
The Rideau Canal is a 202 km long canal system constructed between 1826 and 1832 located on the west side of Colonel by Drive across from the Westin Hotel and Ottawa Convention Centre on the Rideau Centre site.
The Rideau Canal is a National Historic Site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, administered by Parks Canada, as per the following designations: • 1925: National Historic Site of Canada • 1969: National Historic Park • 2000: Canadian Heritage River • 2007: Rideau Canal World Heritage Site inscribed on the UNESCO/WHO World Aerial View of the Rideau Canal Heritage List.
The Statement of Significance indicates that the Rideau Canal was designated a national historic site of Canada because of the significance of the construction of the canal system, the survival of a high number of original canal structures, and the unique historical environment of the canal system.
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45-73 Rideau Street
The existing buildings located at 45-73 Rideau St. (City of Ottawa heritage list) are a variety of low to medium scale structures constructed in the early 20th century, located along the north side of Rideau St. between Sussex Dr. and the former Mosgrove/ Freiman St. The buildings at 45-47 Rideau St. are currently occupied by a variety of businesses on the ground floor and upper floors. The buildings at 73 Rideau St. are occupied by the Bay (formerly Freiman's Department Store).
The City of Ottawa indicated that these buildings are of heritage interest, but they are currently not designated under Part IV of the OHA.
89-115 RIDEAU ST.
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89-115 Rideau Street
The six existing buildings located at 89-115 Rideau St. (Part IV designations, OHA, City of Ottawa Bylaws 69- 83, 127-83, 126-83, 328-82) are three-storey brick structures constructed between 1869 and 1910, located along the north side of Rideau St. between the former Freiman/Mosgrove St. and William Street. The buildings at 89-91 Rideau St are currently occupied by the Bay. The buildings at 97-115 Rideau St. are currently occupied by a variety of retail businesses on the ground floor and upper floors.
The Statements of Cultural Heritage Value indicates that the Rideau Street facades of these buildings are of architectural interest, and that they form a consistent turn of the century commercial streetscape.
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THE CLEGG-FELLER BUILDING, 155-159 RIDEAU ST.
The Clegg-Feller Building, located at 155-159 Rideau St. (Part IV designation, OHA, City of Ottawa Bylaw 75-80) is a two-storey frame structure constructed in 1864, located on the northwest corner of Dalhousie St. and Rideau St. The Clegg-Feller Building is currently occupied by two small retail businesses on the ground floor.
The Statement of Cultural Heritage Value indicates that the Clegg-Feller Building is a valuable example of the continuation of Georgian style into the mid-nineteenth century in Ottawa.
155-159 Rideau Street
149 AND 152-158 RIDEAU ST.
149 Rideau Street 152-158 Rideau Street
The existing buildings located at 149 Rideau St. and 152-158 Rideau St. (City of Ottawa heritage list) are low scale structures constructed in the early 20th century, located along the north and south sides of Rideau St. between Nicholas St. and Dalhousie St. These buildings are currently occupied by a variety of retail businesses on the ground floor and upper floors.
The City of Ottawa indicated that these buildings are of heritage interest, but they are currently not designated under Part IV of the OHA.
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THE CARLETON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 2 DALY AVE.
The Carleton County Courthouse (Part IV designation, OHA, City of Ottawa Bylaw 381-78), located at 2 Daly Ave., is a three-storey stone structure constructed in 1870-71, located on the southeast corner of Daly Ave. and Nicholas St., adjacent to the Carleton County Jail and facing the former Albion Hotel.
Long the seat of county government, the building has maintained an important place in the community first as the centre of county government and now as the home of Ottawa's Arts Court since 1985.
The Statement of Cultural Heritage Value indicates that the Carleton County Courthouse is an excellent example of Italianate architecture and is 2 Daly Ave. - Nicholas Street Facade typical of courthouses constructed in the mid 19th century central Canada.
THE CARLETON COUNTY JAIL, 75-77 NICHOLAS ST.
The Carleton County Jail (Part IV designation, OHA, City of Ottawa Bylaw 380-78), located at 75- 77 Nicholas St., is a three-and-one-half-storey stone structure constructed between 1860 and 1862, located on the east side of Nicholas St. adjacent to the Carleton County Courthouse and facing the Registry Office. The Carleton County Jail was the first jail house to be built in the Ottawa area and is currently used as a youth hostel.
The Statement of Cultural Heritage Value indicates that the Carleton County Jail's contextual significance lies in its proximity to surrounding structures such as the Carleton County Courthouse. It is recognized for its historical value as one of the area's earliest prisons. The building is a fine example of the Italianate style which 75-77 Nicholas Street began to appear in Canada in the 1840's.
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THE ALBION HOTEL, 1 DALY AVE.
The Albion Hotel (Part IV designation, OHA, City of Ottawa Bylaw 200-84), located at 1 Daly Ave., is a three-and-one-half-storey brick structure, constructed in 1871, on the northeast corner of Daly Ave. and Nicholas St. facing the Carleton County Court House. The Albion Hotel is currently a wing of the Novotel Hotel, located at 33 Nicholas St.
The Statement of Cultural Heritage Value indicates that the Albion Hotel is one of the oldest surviving hotels in Ottawa, and that the hotel's massing and design are typical of hotels of the era.
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E. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
The overall current scope of work for the Rideau Centre Revitalization includes the following projects. The projects that are the subject of this CHIS are highlighted in bold.
• The dismantling and reinstatement of the Ogilvy’s facades
• The Rideau Centre Expansion, and associated upgrades to the Rideau St. and Nicholas St. sidewalks (City of Ottawa project)
• The refurbishment of the existing Rideau Centre facades on Rideau St. and Colonel By Dr.
• The introduction of new entrance canopies on the Rideau St. and Colonel By Dr. facades of the Transportation Building and modifications to the ground floor level to accommodate the proposed LRT Entrance
• The rehabilitation of the two existing overhead pedestrian bridges (City of Ottawa/ the Bay/ Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited project) spanning Rideau St. between the Rideau Centre and the Bay
• Modifications of the access to and egress from the existing Red Garage to allow for the construction of the Rideau Centre Expansion
• Upgrades to the existing Rideau Centre Entrance on the MacKenzie King Bridge
• The refurbishment of the existing Sears facade and the replacement of the existing Sears canopy on the MacKenzie King Bridge by Nordstrom
• Upgrades to the Nicholas St./Daly Ave. Entrance to the Rideau Centre
• Interior renovations to the existing Rideau Centre
• Interior renovations for the relocation of the existing Food Court
• Interior modifications to the existing Rideau Centre to accommodate access to the proposed LRT station
• Interior renovations to the existing Sears portion of the building for Nordstrom and a new food court
Future projects include:
• The intensification of the Registry Office/Red Garage site
• Rideau St. improvements and the Nicholas St. Pedestrian Mall (City of Ottawa projects)
• The existing Rideau Centre roof replacement
Refer to the following Master Site Plans Identifying Project Elements, A1 to A5, pages 36 to 40, for a mapping of these projects. Refer to Appendix D Schematic Design Drawings for additional information.
The first five projects are discussed in more detail below, as they have the potential to impact cultural heritage resources on or adjacent to the site.
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DISMANTLING AND REINSTATEMENT OF OGILVY’S FACADES:
The Rideau Centre Expansion project includes the dismantling of the facades of the former Ogilvy’s Department Store - a designated heritage building - and the reconstruction of the facades on Rideau St. and Nicholas St. to the original 1907 -1908 design (three storeys in height, five bays on Rideau St. and seven bays on Nicholas St.). Original heritage elements will be retained and restored as part of this process, and the final facades will incorporate original architectural features which have been removed over time.
Existing facade components being dismantled and reinstated include heritage masonry, metal, and wood window elements. These heritage elements have now been removed and will be restored off site by heritage conservation specialists. New metal elements will also be fabricated to replicate heritage metal elements missing from the 1907-1908 facades. Following demolition of Ogilvy’s and the construction of the new Rideau Centre Expansion structure, the restored heritage masonry, metal, and wood window elements, along with the new metal elements, will be reinstalled on a new steel structure outboard of the "glazed cube" curtain wall assembly of the Rideau Centre Expansion.
42 Heritage Masonry Elements:
The heritage masonry elements include brick, precast concrete crests, and terra cotta mouldings.
Conservation Strategy:
• Dismantling the existing second and third floor brick piers and the continuous brick spandrel above the third floor windows of the 1914-1917 façades, and using this brick for the brick piers on the reconstructed 1907-1908 facades. Note: The original brick on the 1907-1908 facades was removed between 1930 and 1940.
• Reintroducing the channelled brick coursing on the second floor brick piers of the reconstructed 1907- 1908 facades. Note: The existing second floor channelled brick piers on the original 1907-1908 facades were removed between 1930 and 1940.
• Dismantling the existing egg and dart terra cotta mouldings at the top of the channelled brick piers on the 1914-1917 facades and reinstalling over the channelled brick piers on the reconstructed 1907-1908 facades. Note: The existing second floor channelled brick piers on the original 1907-1908 facades were removed between 1930 and 1940.
• Dismantling the existing fourth and fifth floor brick piers and brick spandrel panels, constructed between 1931 and 1934, over the 1914-1917 façades, and using this brick to reconstruct the brick spandrels over the third floor windows on the reconstructed 1907-1908 facades.
• Fabricating four new channelled limestone piers on the ground floor to replicate the original 1907-1908 stone detailing, and installing in original 1907-1908 locations. Note: The existing limestone elements found on site were badly damaged and beyond repair due to the previous granite panel installation.
• Removing the existing "tree of life" precast concrete crests at the fourth floor level, circa 1931, and storing for a future use.
Current Status and Recommendations:
All required heritage masonry elements have now been dismantled, cleaned of excess mortar, numbered by element, crated, and transported to an off site storage facility. Brick testing was undertaken by Paterson Group and it was confirmed that the strength and porosity of the dismantled bricks appear to be suitable for the proposed brick reinstatement work. PCL have confirmed that they have sufficient quantities of the dismantled brick to undertake the proposed brick reinstatement work.
The width of the existing vertical and horizontal brick mortar joints was found to be approximately 8mm. It is proposed to increase the width of the brick mortar joints to 10mm to be a more standard width for workmanship and future repairs, maintenance and repointing. This will result in the reconstructed 1907-1908 facades being slightly higher and longer than the original 1907-1908 facades. It also results in a small increase in dimensions to each of the masonry openings for the restored window and metal elements, which is beneficial for the reinstallation detailing.
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Heritage Metal Elements:
The heritage metal elements include metal spandrel panels, metal mouldings and metal soffits.
Conservation Strategy:
• Dismantling the existing metal Greek key spandrel panels below the second and third floor windows of the 1907-1908 and 1914-1917 façades, restoring the 1907-1908 metal spandrel panels off-site using the 1914-1917 components for repairs as required, and reinstalling the restored metal panels in their original locations on the reconstructed 1907-1908 facades.
• Dismantling the existing metal soffits over the third floor windows of the 1907-1908 and 1914-1917 façades, restoring the 1907-1908 metal soffits off-site using the 1914-1917 components for repairs as required, and reinstalling the restored metal soffits in their original locations on the reconstructed 1907- 1908 facades.
• Dismantling the continuous ornamental metal moulding over the third floor windows from 1931, and storing for a future use.
• Fabricating and installing a new upper metal cornice over the third floor windows and to replicate the original 1907-1908 cornice removed in 1932.
• Fabricating and installing a new lower metal cornice over the new ground floor storefront to replicate the original 1907-1908 lower cornice removed in the 1960's.
• Fabricating and installing a new metal medallion on the curved brick pier at the corner of Rideau and Nicholas Streets to replicate the original 1907-1908 medallion removed after 1934.
• Fabricating and installing a new metal flag parapet at the roof level of the Rideau St. facade to replicate the original 1907-1908 flag parapet removed in 1931.
Current Status and Recommendations:
All required heritage metal elements have now been dismantled, condition documented, numbered by element, crated, and transported to an off site storage facility. A sampling of the heritage metal elements were reviewed by a metal conservator and it was confirmed that they appear to be restorable and suitable for the proposed metal reinstatement work.
The existing heritage metal elements were found to be semi rigid galvanized metal, paint finish, formed to the various profiles and installed with exposed nails back to wood blocking on the building facades. It is proposed to introduce new rigid panels c/w foam insulation behind the restored metal elements so that the final panels and soffits are rigid, self contained units c/w dedicated anchorage points, uniform in size and appearance. A paint analysis is currently being undertaken to determine the original paint colour(s) of the heritage metal elements.
It is proposed to fabricate the new metal cornice elements in a similar manner. The final choice of material and finish for these elements is still being reviewed.
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Heritage Wood Window Elements:
The heritage wood window elements include wood window frames and exterior wood sashes.
Conservation Strategy:
• Dismantling the existing second and third floor wood window frames and sashes of the 1907-1908 façades, restoring the wood window frames and exterior sashes without glazing off-site using the new wood components for repairs as required, and reinstalling the restored wood window frames and exterior wood sashes, in their original locations on the reconstructed 1907-1908 facades.
Current Status and Recommendations:
All required heritage wood window elements have now been dismantled, condition recorded, numbered by element, crated, and transported to an off site storage facility. A sampling of heritage wood window elements were reviewed by a wood conservator and it was confirmed that they appear to be restorable and suitable for the proposed wood window reinstatement work.
It is proposed that the restored wood window frames and sashes be installed as a screen, without glazing, in front of the new glazed curtain wall system of the Rideau Centre Expansion. The final detailing related to this work is ongoing.
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RIDEAU CENTRE EXPANSION PROJECT:
Existing Rideau St. Elevation at Expansion Site, 2013
Proposed Rideau St. Elevation of Rideau Centre Expansion
The Rideau Centre Expansion, the first stage of this multi-staged project, consists of constructing a new four- storey building with three storeys of underground parking on the Ogilvy's Site and Besserer Loop, facing Rideau St. and Nicholas St. The expansion project has a gross floor area of 22,100 sq. m. and will provide approximately 38 new retail units, two restaurants, and 375 underground parking spaces.
The overall height of the new expansion structure is slightly greater than the maximum height limits established in the City of Ottawa zoning bylaws and will require a minor variance. In all cases, the proposed heights are less than the height of the existing Ogilvy's structure.
As part of the Rideau Centre Expansion project, the existing adjacent sidewalks on Rideau St. and Nicholas St. will be upgraded, including new 300mm x 300mm unit pavers, new landscaping elements on Rideau St. and paving/curb modifications for the new parking entrance on Nicholas St. This work will be undertaken as part of the City of Ottawa Renewal project.
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Existing Nicholas St. Elevation of Ogilvy's, circa 2006
Proposed Nicholas St. Elevation of Rideau Centre Expansion
Significant elements of the Rideau Centre Expansion project include:
• A three-storey glazed pedestrian entrance on Rideau St., articulated with a folded metal "foil" canopy, located on axis with the William St. Pedestrian Mall;
• A three lane parking garage entrance/exit at Nicholas St. on axis of Besserer St., to serve the 3 levels of underground parking;
• One-and-one-half-storey glazed storefronts for three ground floor retail units facing Rideau St. and one retail unit facing Nicholas St., with street entrances to each store;
• Projecting folded metal horizontal canopies along Rideau St. and Nicholas St. over the ground floor storefronts, the main pedestrian entrance doors, and the parking garage entrance;
• Horizontal illuminated “light boxes” on Rideau St. and Nicholas St. at the second and third floor levels over the projecting horizontal canopies, framed by solid wall planes clad in ceramic wall panels, green in colour;
• A one-and-one half-storey recessed solid volume over the illuminated “light box” and pedestrian entrance on Rideau St., clad in ceramic wall panels, green in colour;
• A four-storey glazed "cube" of structural glass and curtain wall, located approximately 600mm behind the reinstated Ogilvy’s facades, including a glazed neutral zone to the west along Rideau St. overlapping the pedestrian entrance canopy, and a glazed neutral zone to the south along Nicholas St. The glazed “cube” contrasts and frames the reinstated historic Ogilvy's facades and the fenestration pattern reflects the bay/pier rhythm of these facades. ; and
• A one-half-storey recessed solid volume over the glazed "cube", clad in ceramic wall panels, light grey in colour
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REFURBISHMENT OF THE EXISTING RIDEAU CENTRE FACADES ON RIDEAU STREET AND COLONEL BY DRIVE:
The Rideau Centre Revitalization project includes the refurbishment of the existing Rideau Centre three storey facades on Rideau St. and Colonel by Dr. The existing precast panels and curtain wall glazing systems in 1982 will be removed and a variety of new façade materials of differing characters and materials will be installed.
Rideau St. Façade Refurbishment:
Existing Rideau St. elevation of Rideau Centre, circa 2013
Bay 6 Bay 5 Bay 4 Bay 3 Bay 2 Bay 1
Proposed Refurbished Rideau St. Elevation, Existing Rideau Centre
The refurbished Rideau St. façade is generally divided into six bays, and is three storeys high, with a recessed fourth storey at the location of the existing cinemas.
Significant elements (starting at the west end, adjacent to the Transportation Building) include:
Bay 1 (New Pedestrian Entrance/Retail):
• A new one-storey glazed pedestrian entrance to the Rideau Centre;
• A projecting metal canopy over the glazed entrance, similar in material to the canopies on the Rideau Centre Expansion;
• A two-storey light box over the projecting canopy and pedestrian entrance similar in detailing to the light boxes on the Rideau Centre Expansion; and
• A three-storey solid wall surface clad in ceramic wall panels, green in colour, framing the ground floor storefront and light box on either side, and providing a neutral zone to the east of the Transportation Building.
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Bay 2 (Retail/West Bridge):
• A new one-and-one-half-storey glazed storefront on the ground floor at the location of the current pedestrian entrance to the foodcourt, with street access and clear glazing to a retail unit on the interior; and
• A three storey solid wall surface clad in ceramic wall panels, green in colour, framing the ground floor storefront and providing a neutral plane on the second and third floor for the refurbished west pedestrian bridge.
Bay 3 (Retail):
• A new one-and-one-half-storey glazed storefront on the ground floor with street access and clear glazing to a retail unit on the interior; and
• A new fritted glass curtain wall glazing system on the second and third floors with some clear glazing at selected locations to retail units on the interior.
Bay 4 (Retail):
• The existing “Forever 21” two-storey glazed storefront of clear and fritted glass with street access, framed with solid white wall panels installed in 2012, to remain in situ, and be extended to the third floor using similar materials and detailing; and
• A three-storey solid wall surface in ceramic wall panels, green in colour, framing the three storey storefront.
Bay 5 (Retail/East Bridge):
• The refurbishment of the existing pedestrian entrance with a new one-and-one-half-storey glazed entry system; and
• A three-storey solid wall surface in ceramic wall panels, green in colour, framing the ground floor glazed pedestrian entrance and providing a neutral plane on the second and third floor for the refurbished east pedestrian bridge.
Bay 6 (Retail):
• A two-storey glazed storefront of clear and black fritted glass, with street access and clear glazing to a ground floor retail unit on the interior; and
• A three-storey solid wall surface in ceramic wall panels, green in colour, framing the two storey glazing system.
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Existing Colonel By Dr. Elevation of the Existing Rideau Centre, circa 2013
Proposed Refurbished Colonel By Dr. Elevation, Existing Rideau Centre
The refurbished Colonel By Dr. façade, located between the Transportation Building and the Westin Hotel, is one bay wide and three storeys high with the existing recessed building behind.
Significant elements include:
• A two-and-one-half-storey high structural glass display window, illuminated on the interior;
• A two-storey solid wall surface in ceramic wall panels, green in colour, framing the structural glass display window on either side; and
• The existing recessed emergency exit on the ground floor clad with precast concrete panels remaining in situ.
The detailing of this work is preliminary at this time.
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INTRODUCTION OF NEW ENTRANCE CANOPIES ON THE RIDEAU ST. AND COLONEL BY DR. FACADES OF THE TRANSPORTATION BUILDING (10 RIDEAU ST.) AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE GROUND FLOOR LEVEL TO ACCOMMODATE THE PROPOSED LRT RIDEAU STATION ENTRANCE
Existing Transportation Building, 10 Rideau St., circa 2013
Proposed Modifications to the Transportation Building, 10 Rideau St.
The Rideau Centre Revitalization project includes modifications to the exterior of the Transportation Building (10 Rideau St.), a designated heritage building, to accommodate the OLRT's West Rideau Station Entrance and associated work. This work is currently being co-ordinated with the City's Rail Implementation Office.
Significant elements related to this project include:
• A new uplit projecting structural glass canopy with fritted glass set within a thin frame of bent porcelain panels, on the Rideau St. and Colonel By Dr. facades over the ground floor level;
• New curtain wall glazing /entrance doors with low iron glass on the ground floor for the Rideau Centre Entrance and to accommodate the OLRT's West Rideau Station Entrance;
• New exterior lighting of the existing decorative cornice on the Rideau St. and Colonel By Drive heritage facades.
• Heritage conservation and repair work to the existing Rideau St. and Colonel By Drive heritage facades on the ground and second floors .
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Existing West Pedestrian Bridge, circa 2013
Proposed Rehabilitation of the West Pedestrian Bridge
The Rideau Centre Revitalization project includes the rehabilitation of the two existing overhead pedestrian bridges spanning Rideau St. between the Rideau Centre and the Bay (a Joint Venture project between City of Ottawa/ the Bay/ Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited). The existing bridge superstructures, glazing, and roofs are to be removed down to the existing walkway substructures.
Significant elements related to this project include:
• New low-iron clear glass canted curtain wall glazing;
• New metal cladding below the existing pedestrian walkway substructures; and
• New roof structures and membrane systems sloped to interior with internal roof drain systems.
The detailing of this work is preliminary at this time, with coordination with the City of Ottawa, the Bay and Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited.
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RIDEAU CENTRE EXPANSION PROJECT
The Rideau Centre Expansion project, through the incorporation of the carefully studied scale, massing and materiality will not have any adverse impacts on the reinstated Ogilvy's facades or the adjacent six designated heritage buildings (89-115 Rideau St.) on the north side of Rideau St. across from the Expansion project.
As required by the Heritage Permit for dismantling and reinstatement of the Ogilvy’s facades issued by the City of Ottawa on May 1, 2006, the facades of the Rideau Centre Expansion project are designed in a manner which respects and complements the reinstalled Ogilvy's facades and the adjacent heritage facades on Rideau Street, and in a manner which enhances the pedestrian experience of Rideau Street as a commercial main street, maximizing the number of on-street pedestrian entrances.
The contemporary design, massing and architectural character of the Rideau Centre Expansion "glazed cube", with its clear glazing, respects the heritage value and character defining elements of the Ogilvy's facades and provides a contemporary neutral background that allows the reinstated facades to define the heritage character of the Rideau/Nicholas corner. The vertical neutral zones of the "glazed cube" on each side of the reinstated facades are one Ogilvy’s bay wide to resonate with the rhythm of the Ogilvy’s facades and provide a distinct separation between the historic Ogilvy’s facades and the more sculptural architecture of Rideau Centre Expansion project along Rideau St. and Nicholas St.
The low scale, massing, rhythm and contemporary language of the Rideau Centre Expansion project contribute to the variety and character of building styles on Rideau St. and complement the six heritage buildings on the north side of Rideau St. By infilling the existing surface parking lot along Rideau St., the Rideau Centre Expansion project serves to reinstate the historic built edge condition and to reinstate the historic continuous retail activities along Rideau St, including on-street pedestrian entrances to the ground floor retail stores and restaurants. The existing viewscapes and vistas along Rideau St. are not impacted by the new development.
The Nicholas St. portion of the Rideau Centre Expansion project south of the reinstated Ogilvy's facade is not located within 35 metres of any other designated heritage buildings and will not have any impact on any adjacent cultural heritage resources.
REFURBISHMENT OF THE EXISTING RIDEAU CENTRE FACADES, RIDEAU STREET AND COLONEL BY DRIVE,
The City’s Downtown Urban Design Strategy for the Retail Arts and Theatre District Precinct advocated that the existing Rideau Centre facades facing Rideau Street and Colonel By Drive be refurbished and introduce transparent and accessible storefronts.
The Rideau St. facade of the Rideau Centre is located across the street from the six designated heritage buildings (89-115 Rideau St.) on the north side of Rideau St. and is adjacent to the Transportation Building (10 Rideau St.), also a designated heritage building.
The scale and massing of the refurbished facades are compatible with the low scale of the six heritage buildings on the north side of Rideau Street. With its low scale, massing, rhythm and contemporary language, the architecture of the refurbished facades will contribute to the variety and character of building styles on Rideau St. and complement the six heritage buildings on the north side of Rideau Street. With the introduction of a “neutral zone” at the west end of the refurbished facades, a distinct separation will be created between the sculptural façade architecture and the Transportation Building at 10 Rideau St. The refurbishment work to this facade is not anticipated to have any adverse impacts on these designated heritage buildings.
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The existing Colonel By Dr. facade of the Rideau Centre is located across the street from the Government Conference Centre, a FHBRO classified heritage building. It is also visible from the Chateau Laurier and when approaching the west entrance of Rideau St. from Confederation Square and the Parliament Buildings. The design of the refurbishment work to the Colonel By Dr. facade is preliminary at this time. The positive and adverse impacts of this work on the adjacent cultural heritage resources will be discussed at a later date, once the design is finalized.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW ENTRANCE CANOPY AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE GROUND FLOOR LEVEL OF THE TRANSPORTATION BUILDING (10 RIDEAU ST.):
The Transportation Building is across the street from the Government Conference Centre, a FHBRO classified heritage building. It is also visible from the Chateau Laurier and when approaching the west entrance of Rideau St. from Confederation Square and the Parliament Buildings.
The proposed architectural modifications to the Transportation Building, including the associated lighting of the existing decorative cornice, and the heritage conservation and repair of the existing ground and second floor heritage facades, will have a positive impact on the Transportation Building, the adjacent Government Conference Centre (2 Rideau St.) or associated views.
The introduction of the new entrance canopy on the Rideau St. and Colonel By Dr. facades and the modifications to the ground floor level of the Transportation Building (10 Rideau St.) are interventions to accommodate the Rideau Centre Entrance and the west pedestrian entrance to the proposed Ottawa LRT Rideau Station. The architectural materiality and form of the new up-lit glazed canopy will enhance and accentuate the heritage building. The panelization of the canopy glazing reflects the rhythm of existing columns and reinforces the vertical Gothic lines of the existing heritage facades.
The introduction of new exterior lighting at the top of the Transportation Building will highlight and draw attention to the existing decorative cornice.
The heritage conservation and repairs to the existing ground and second floor facades will be undertaken in a sensitive manner using best heritage conservation practices, and will continue to preserve and enhance the existing heritage facades.
REHABILITATION OF THE TWO EXISTING OVERHEAD PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES SPANNING RIDEAU ST. BETWEEN THE RIDEAU CENTRE AND THE BAY:
The City’s Downtown Urban Design Strategy (DOUDS) for the Retail Arts And Theatre District Precinct advocated that the existing West Pedestrian Bridge be removed or alternatively, both pedestrian bridges be redesigned to achieve a lighter, more transparent appearance.
The existing east pedestrian bridge spanning Rideau St. between the Rideau Centre and the Bay is adjacent to the six designated heritage buildings (89-115 Rideau St.) on the north side of Rideau St. The existing west pedestrian bridge spanning Rideau St. between the Rideau Centre and the Bay is adjacent to the Transportation Building (10 Rideau St.), also a designated heritage building. These pedestrian bridges are also visible from the Chateau Laurier and when approaching the west entrance of Rideau St. from Confederation Square and the Parliament Buildings.
The proposed rehabilitation of the west and east pedestrian bridges includes the complete removal of the existing cladding and enclosures above the structural platforms.
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The redesigned bridges, as illustrated in the BBB Architects drawings introduce revised enclosures using low iron, more transparent glass, revised profiles, and alternative cladding to achieve the DOUDS objective of visual lightness and transparency.
The proposed rehabilitation of the pedestrian bridges will have a positive impact on the adjacent heritage resources. The design is preliminary at this time, and subject to coordination with the City of Ottawa, the Bay and Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited.
G. CONCLUSION
In our opinion, all aspects of the Rideau Centre Revitalization including the proposed Rideau Centre Expansion Project, the proposed refurbishment of the existing Rideau Centre facade on Rideau St., the rehabilitation of the pedestrian bridges over Rideau Street, and the introduction of the new entrance canopy and the modifications to the Transportation Building (10 Rideau St.) will have a positive impact on the existing and adjacent cultural heritage resources.
The proposed refurbishment of the existing Rideau Centre facade on Colonel By Drive will be reviewed at a later date, once the design is finalized.
Yours Sincerely
Louise McGugan Barry Padolsky Associates Inc. Architects, partner B. Arch, OAA, MRAIC, CAPHC
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