Yangtze 1 – Acrylic on canvas / Acrylique sur toile – 12″ x 9″
Ottawa Artist – René Rivard
Yangtze 1 – Acrylic on canvas / Acrylique sur toile – 12″ x 9″
Yangtze 1 – Acrylic on canvas / Acrylique sur toile – 12″ x 9″
Architecture – Chicago School Style
After the great fire of Chicago in 1871 Chicago needed to rebuild. The opportunity to build anew meant it could define it’s own style. It’s own North American style. And so the Chicago School style takes shape.
An important characteristic is the steel-frame with masonry cladding. This allowed for larger windows. The classic Chicago School windows were a large fixed pane flanked by 2 smaller double-hung sash windows. The building was divided in three, the base at street level, the middle portion with little ornamentation and finally the cornice which could be quite elaborate.
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Nespresso & K Cup Recycling
I read that K cups are going down in popularity potentially because of their effect on the environment. Recently stopping at Home Outfitters in Kanata I found they have a Nespresso cup recycling set-up. When I asked if there was such a set-up for k-cups what I was told is “But they are recyclable!” What you do is peel the tin foil off the top empty the coffee ground into your composter and then the empty cup can be put in your blue bin. Love that idea!
The New Bohemian Style
The New Bohemian style, looks a little like anything goes but with some cohesion. It feels a little like university dorm grows up. But it is warm and casual and appears very comfortable. Its the sort of place where you could have children playing as they wish and you can always find another chair at the thrift shop or the garage sale. Not meaning to sound negative on this, I’m partly liking it, but ok, my brows furrowed a little.
You’ll remember that a couple of months ago I did post Ikea’s new Boho line – take a look at it.
Happy Mother’s Day
A special toast to my mother!
Every other Saturday evening was dinner at my mother’s. After dinner we’d play cards. Seems like yesterday, seems like a million years ago!
Ottawa Condos for Sale
Hintonburg
607-1000 Wellington Street
$469,900
The Eddy! This penthouse unit at the top corner of the building w/ breathtaking 300-degree views. Highest quality finishes inside & out. Two huge balconies & floor to ceiling windows. Stunning views: Gatineau Hills, Ottawa River & downtown cityscape. Drive your car into a state-of-the-art puzzle parking. LEED Platinum Certified construction: Highest possible eco-building standards: geo-thermal heating & cooling for healthier air quality & huge cost savings. A true eco residence to call home! Watch the sunset while preparing food on your granite countertops in the unique open concept kitchen-dining-living area. Spectacular roof top terrace w/ an outdoor lounge, fireplace, garden plots, & barbecues. Walking distance to the new light-rail transit,Tunney’s Pasture, trendy shops & all the excitement of Hintonburg, the capital’s Art District & one of the best walkable areas in Canada!
Architecture – Stained-Glass Windows
Stained-Glass Windows truly are beautiful! And on so many levels! The design! The Artwork! The play of light! Featured here are 16 of the world’s most breathtaking according to Architectural Digest: and they should know. The one pictured above was designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany. I attended a classical concert at the Sainte-Chapelle in Paris – it is quite stunning so much glass that you wonder how is this standing.
Ottawa Doors Open 2017
June 3 & 4
Yesterday the participants of Doors Open 2017 were announced: it’s quite the list.
I think I’d like to go to the Canada Council Art Bank this year. I’ve never seen the Embassy of Hungary nor the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia, could see those. And oh my neighbours at the Stadacona Hall, the Brunei High Commission are participating – must see that building: I’ll put that as number 1.
I have seen Earscriffe the British High Commissioner’s Official Residence: it’s spectacular. The Embassy of Algeria the Fleck-Paterson House is a must see. One of the rare houses whose interior is designated – a decision made to protect the house from a reckless owner. If you’ve not seen the Diefenbunker – that’s also a must. There’s a restaurant not far from there, you should stop in at Alice’s Village Cafe very funky. Many moons ago I saw the US Embassy that’s quite the building, perhaps not the ideal time to visit, but if you want to remember there are buildings that you must book ahead.
And one last thing take note of whats open Saturday & Sunday vs Saturday or Sunday.
Click here for the complete list of participants
Architect – Barry Padolsky
I think it might be fair to say that Ottawa would not be Ottawa without Barry Padolsky’s contribution. Oh of course other architects have their iconic buildings, but Padolsky is everywhere: and you may not have been aware. Plus of course he sits on the Ottawa Built Heritage Advisory Committee at City Hall and tries to ensure that architectural contributions of the past survive the live on into the future.
Better start with Mercury Court as it is his signature piece and where his office is situated. My only question is why is Mercury now static I seem to remember he would spin in the wind.
Some time ago he restored and added to Strathcona on the Park in Sandy Hill.
His glass addition on the Victoria Memorial Museum is stunning. I don’t remember the details, of why the original tower was removed but my recollection is weight, sandy soil, and sinking. This is great as it is a glass echo of the original stone structure.
The Integration of Grant House into a new construction is to me how heritage ought to be done as much as possible. The original structure in front and the new build behind. Not for nothing this building merited so much praise.
One of the classic school to condo conversions Ecole Guigues is beautifully done. The condos with their high tinned ceilings and tall windows are striking.
This refurbishing of 170 Lees makes is a great improvement.
The reconstruction of the Ogilvy store is another heritage success story – it now proudly stands as a landmark at the eastern end of the Rideau Centre.
Finally Art House as well as the Ottawa Art Gallery Expansion and Arts Court redevelopment. This delightful multi use building in Sandy Hill yet to completed holds much promise for the arts and and culture community. Of course I had to include a picture of the foyer because of the Swan chairs.
Of course I had to include a picture of the foyer because of the Swan chairs.
To read more about Barry Padolsky & Associates and see more of what he`s done go to his web site Padolsky-Architects.
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