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The mandate of the project was to main-
tain as much heritage character in the
building as possible while bringing it up
to date with 21st Century technology—
everything from replacement of electri-
cal, mechanical and life-safety systems,
modernization of information technol-
ogy and multimedia capabilities, and
creating an accessible, barrier-free path
of travel on all floors.
“It is an amazing opportunity to be part
of something like this,” says Rocque
Gameiro, Senior Director of the West
Block Project. “Imagine, taking a building
that was constructed in the 1800s and
have it set up for, let alone telephones, but
wireless technology, world class broad-
casting capabilities, and security for the
modern era. It is interesting to consider
that this building would have originally
been heated by fireplaces, and is now
fitted with an integrated heating and
cooling system. It’s a massive upgrade to
a building from another time.”
Iconic Ceiling
The focal point of the House of Commons
