Sir Charles Tupper Building

Composed of 5 interlocking thin bands within the landscape the design is ideally suited to its office function

  • Sir Charles Tupper Building

    View of the north facade

  • Sir Charles Tupper Building

    Looking towards the Sir Charles Tupper Building from Heron Road

  • Sir Charles Tupper Building

    Close up of facade

  • Sir Charles Tupper Building

    View of the buildings middle portion, east facade

  • Sir Charles Tupper Building

    Looking west from Riverside Drive

  • Sir Charles Tupper Building

    View of the building's east facade from Heron Road

Address
2720 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, ON
Region
Type
Designer
Year(s)
1955

The Sir Charles Tupper Building is a low slung structure with 5 narrow bars set within an expansive landscape in Ottawa’s Confederation Heights. Completed in 1955, as the headquarters for Public Works the building features economical materials and an interlocking floor plan that allows excellent access to natural light within the office spaces.

It is a Recognized Federal Heritage Building. More information on the Tupper Building can be found at the Related Links.

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