My last stop for Doors Open was on Parliament Hill, where it was possible to get a look at the ongoing rehabilitation work, which is centered around Centre Block.
The last Doors Open I had attended, the viewing area was over on the west side, but not this time.
Along the perimeter of the work area, there are numerous displays about the Hill, its architecture, and the project, which is a multi-year project in which Centre Block is undergoing rehabilitation, modernization, and other measures.
A glimpse of the trench.
I continued along, photographing the large scale photographs on the walls.
The current work uses tolls old and new, from digital scanning to traditional stonemasonry.
While that work goes on, the House of Commons meets in temporary quarters in West Block, while the Senate meets over in the Government Conference Center just down the street. I really need to take a look inside both. I have been inside the Conference Center, though it's been many years.
I came to the actual viewing area on the east side. The trench below Centre Block is seeing work being done, with the building of what will be a below ground visitor center.
Design concept sketches include landscaping. We'll continue here tomorrow.
I love ❤️ all the details in your photos, William!
ReplyDeleteI like the carvings on the buildings. Take care, have a great day!
ReplyDeleteIt must have been fascinating to witness such an important restoration project up close, definitely worth revisiting those temporary chambers soon to complete the full picture
ReplyDeleteGood that you could shoot photos during the renovation work on these buildings. I was surprised to see the gnomes in the stone carvings. Gnomes are not a part of a serious government building.
ReplyDelete...will the work ever be completed?
ReplyDeleteLike Tom I wonder when the work will finish.
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting to have a look around there. In our country, renovations to the parliament buildings have also been underway for years.
ReplyDeletethe trench looks like a massive project alone .
ReplyDeleteAn amazing ongoing project. Excellent photography, William.
ReplyDeleteIt's so interesting to see how much work goes into keeping Parliament Hill special. It's like they're building something new right under the old building, which is really clever. I think it's neat that they're using both old ways of building and new technology too.
ReplyDeleteThat is a massive building, but I really like the concrete sculptures and patterns on the outside.
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