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will crescendo up to a tripled glazed glass
ceiling supported by ornamental architec-
turally exposed structural steel columns,
maintaining the feeling of a courtyard.
“The Chamber takes its design cues from
nature, which is important in neogothic
architecture. This is reflected in the rising
steel columns that reach up like trees to
support the glass roof. The courtyard pays
homage to the classified Parliament Hill
landscape. And, of course, the glass roof
is very much a counter point to the heri-
tage stone masonry,” DiMillo says.
Once the Centre Block work is complete,
the West Block will revert to a parliamen-
Photo Credit: Public Services and Procurement Canada
Construction of the House of Commons Chamber continues withinWest Block’s courtyard infill.
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