So there was version 1, then version 2, version 3 and now version 4. Molly likes version 4. Must listen to that as she has a good eye for conversations established between buldings and art. David Jeans of Heritage Ottawa says some concerns previously raised have been addressed but also states version 4 looks seems like a variation of versions 1, 2, and 3. Well then as variations go I’m going with version 3, for now, as I like the contrast of glass and limestone. Sort of like the Bank of Canada expansion.
Other posts on the subject were a review of version 2, my post on the architects involved and another post on additions to buildings. I’m totally with the Ontario Heritage Act which states that an extension should be of its time. Of its time but complementing, contrasting, dialoguing with the original structure. With that philosiphy in mind I dont think we should be echoing an expansion such as on the Lord Elgin. Though successufuly executed I dont think we should do that. That approach does not add anything of interest, just expands with more room.
