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Described as a “complex and complicated
endeavor”, by Sylvain Lepage, Project Di-
rector at Public Services and Procurement
Canada, the building at once retains its
original splendour and design while being
completely modernized on the interior.
“The aim of the project was to fully restore
and renovate the building and to provide
space for parliamentarians. We used in-
novative solutions to reduce energy con-
sumption while preserving heritage ele-
ments,” says Lepage. “This was achieved
by carrying out a full demolition of the
building’s interior, abatement of hazardous
substances, replacement of the mechani-
cal and electrical systems, seismic rein-
forcement. It also required the installation
of information technology systems and
new escalators and elevators.”
“The envelope of the building remains
unchanged,” says Lepage, adding that his-
toric preservation work included the con-
servation and restoration of the building’s
windows, doors and roof. “The renovation
was not just a rehabilitation,” says Lepage.
“We changed the function of this building
from an administrative-type building to a
parliamentary building, where we are pro-
viding space for 70 members of parliament
and their staff as well as a number of com-
mittee rooms.”
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