




Embedded within the Ottawa River landscape, the building’s low forms extend from the earth. A sloping green roof continues as a public walkway, reinforcing the connection to terrain. Inside, angled walls, exposed concrete, and compressed volumes create moments of tension and release that encourage reflection and memory.

At its centre, the Hall of Remembrance aligns with the sun at 11:00 a.m. on November 11, illuminating the headstone of the Unknown Soldier. Limestone planes introduce stillness and proportion within an otherwise austere sequence of galleries. Built on a remediated brownfield, the project incorporates a green roof of native grasses, recycled materials, river water cooling, and fly ash concrete. The museum has received more than 15 national and international awards, including a Governor General’s Medal.


