National Gallery of Canada - Ottawa, Ontario - Architecture Prizes on Waymarking.com

Designed to display the art treasures of a nation, the National Gallery of Canada marks the pinnacle of Canadian and international artistic achievement.

The soaring windows of the Scotiabank Great Hall capture the Parliament Buildings, the Ottawa River and the Gatineau Hills in vertical frames. Dramatic by day and stunning by night, the Scotiabank Great Hall welcomes the Gallery’s visitors from all over the country and abroad every day, and hosts an array of special events – from small candle-lit dinners to galas for hundreds of guests or a spectacular reception for as many as 1,500 people.

The cathedral-like Colonnade constructed of granite and glass, which connects the main entrance of the building to the Scotiabank Great Hall, and glass pavilions make the museum appear open and inviting. The long approach up the incline of the Colonnade – one of the longest ramps in recent architecture – creates an agreeable sense of anticipation. From the exterior, one sees a building that celebrates movement.

Located at the end of the Concourse off the Scotiabank Great Hall, and across from the Contemporary galleries, the Cafeteria has its own glass rotunda, access to a private patio and an inspiring view of Nepean Point, the Ottawa River and Parliament Hill. The cafeteria is designed to serve families and groups in an informal, self-service atmosphere.

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Architect: Moshe Sadie Prize received: AIA Gold Medal In what year: 2015 Website about the Architect: [Web Link] Website about the building: [Web Link]

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