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Architects shortlisted for Ottawa’s new central library

The procurement process a new Ottawa Public Library – Library and Archives Canada joint facility has entered a new phase. A City of Ottawa request for qualifications (RFQ) process for professional design services, initiated in May of 2017, has resulted in the selection of five shortlisted teams from 33 submissions. The teams have been invited to participate in the request for proposals (RFP) process.

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Architectural and design firms selected for West Memorial Building renovation project

The federal government is moving forward with the renovation of the West Memorial Building in Ottawa aiming to make the structure as green as possible while respecting its heritage character. Moriyama & Teshima Architects and Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning were awarded a $14.2 million contract to provide design and architectural services for the project.

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Ottawa introduces first Wired Certified office properties

Two Ottawa buildings owned by investment firm KingSett Capital are the first office properties in the nation’s capital to commit to the Wired Certification platform. Launched in Canada by WiredScore last October, the platform rates the technological capacity in commercial buildings, providing property owners with a transparent assessment of the quality of buildings’ internet connectivity.

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