urbottawa
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"Located in the heart of Centretown, 267 O’Connor is home to a 6-storey office building and a large surface parking lot. Extending from Gilmour Street to MacLaren Street along the East side of O’Connor Street, the location of this property offers the opportunity to anchor Centretown with a placemaking development featuring landmark architecture and a significant public open space. The following images highlight the site boundary and location.
UNStudio has been brought on to the design team to inspire a development that creates a new sense of neighbourhood in this area of Centretown, one with strong connections to the public spaces in the area and on the site. As the architectural lead, UNStudio will work with Hobin to design a landmark building that sensitively fits within the local Centretown context.
The project aims to become a social hub on the site, expanding its community presence to the surrounding neighborhood. In order to make it a destination, the site will house unique spaces where local residents can gather. This social hub will also promote healthy living through facilities that are accessible all year round."
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UNStudio has been brought on to the design team to inspire a development that creates a new sense of neighbourhood in this area of Centretown, one with strong connections to the public spaces in the area and on the site. As the architectural lead, UNStudio will work with Hobin to design a landmark building that sensitively fits within the local Centretown context.
The project aims to become a social hub on the site, expanding its community presence to the surrounding neighborhood. In order to make it a destination, the site will house unique spaces where local residents can gather. This social hub will also promote healthy living through facilities that are accessible all year round."
Project website
Previous discussion
Devapp
Streetview
Siteplan:
Renderings: