Built in the late 1940s, the Copeland Building is one of the city’s older remaining office buildings.

The building is as simple as they come; panels and large windows that site neatly on a grid, very little ornamentation, and ground floor commercial space. The entry is clad in black stone, providing a visually exciting anchor at the corner of the building.

The 6-storey building sits nicely next to the neighbouring Concord Building, which is not much taller. The two midrise buildings are separated by a single storey unit wedged in the narrow space between them.

The weathering of the facade and windows are expected for a building of this age, water stains on the panelized facade have added an additional layer of texture.

via the Ottawa Architects 150 initiative.