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Architecture49 is proud to have been awarded the Rehabilitation of East Block at Parliament Hill in Ottawa. "Rehabilitating the East Block—Parliament Hill's most intact building and one of the world's best examples of High Victorian Gothic architecture—is an intricate task. Seismic experts, designers, heritage stonemasons and artisans.
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The East Block (officially the Eastern Departmental Building; French: Édifice administratif de l'est) is one of the three buildings on Canada 's Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, Ontario, containing offices for parliamentarians, as well as some preserved pre- Confederation spaces.
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THE MODERN EAST BLOCK OTTAWA | MOST INTACT OF PARLIAMENT HILL's HERITAGE BUILDINGS The East Block is the most intact of Parliament Hill's heritage buildings..
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The East Block is one of the three buildings on Canada's Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, Ontario,. granite memorial arch with accreted bronze sculptures in Ottawa, Ontario, designed by Vernon March and first dedicated by King George VI in 1939. National War Memorial is situated 170 metres east of East Block. Centre Block.
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Canadian Parliament East Block in Ottawa, Canada (Google Maps) , Canada (CA) Like Tweet Share Pin The East Block on Parliament Hill was built in two stages. The main section went up in the mid-1800s at the same time as the West Block and the original Centre Block. Then, in 1910, a wing was added at the rear.
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The Parliament Hill Complex in Ottawa is composed of four Gothic Revival pavilions that together make up the Parliament Buildings. Surrounding an expansive lawn and overlooking swirling waters of the Ottawa River, the picturesque complex of matching yet different Gothic Revival designs displays a dazzling array of copper roofs, towers pinnacles and iron cresting against the skyline.
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The East Block was built in 1859-65 to the designs of Thomas Stent and Augustus Laver, architects. It was enlarged in 1910-1913 by the Department of Public Works, and underwent major restoration and rehabilitation work in 1978. It is under the care of Public Works Canada.
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About the East Block project Read about the project, why we are restoring and modernizing the building and the next steps. Design and construction Find out about the next steps now that phase 1 has been completed Explore the East Block Learn about the history and architecture of the East Block. Photo gallery
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Rising above the Rideau Canal and the Ottawa River, the East Block is a very fine example of the of the High Victorian Gothic Revival style.
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From late June to early September, visit East Block, the centre of Canada's government during the late 19 th century. Guided tours take you inside four restored heritage rooms to explore early parliamentary life. Tours include the historic offices of the Governor General, the prime minister, a Cabinet minister and the Privy Council.
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East Block is located on Parliament Hill, at 111 Wellington Street. Tours begin at the Governor General's Entrance, in the centre of the building. There are no washrooms or baby changing stations available onsite. There is no bag or coat check. There are no food services.
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The public entrance is at East Block, located to the right of the Peace Tower. Public transportation: Parliament is served by several bus routes. Please consult OC Transpo for routes in Ottawa or the Société de transport de l'Outaouais for routes from Gatineau.
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The East Block was the heart of the Canadian government for the first 100 years of Canada's history. It is home to the offices of Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada's first prime minister. Visitors to the East block can visit a number of heritage rooms and learn about the evolution of Canada's parliamentary democracy. East Block, Canadian Parliament
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The East Block (officially the Eastern Departmental Building; [1] French: Édifice administratif de l'est) is one of the three buildings on Canada 's Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, Ontario, containing offices for parliamentarians, as well as some preserved pre- Confederation spaces.
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History In 1859, the architects Thomas Stent and Augustus Laver designed the East Block in Gothic Revival-style. They added a wing in 1910 to meet the needs for more government office space. The new wing linked the ends of the original building and was designed differently.
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Parliament Buildings National Historic Site of Canada is prominently located on a hill above the Ottawa River on Wellington Street in downtown Ottawa, Ontario. Four Gothic Revival style buildings grouped on landscaped grounds, namely the West Block, the Centre Block, the East Block, and the Library. Built 1859-1865 to serve the united provinces of Upper and Lower Canada, the Parliament.