cultural projects
Our architectural design studio serves non government cultural clients and institutions in a capable environment with a reliable voice. Through our collaborative and artistic process, we ensure your stakeholders feel confident in and inspired by our distinct design, creating a “wow-space” that leaves lasting impact on all its visitors.
Public Art Piece - Burman University
Proposal 2021
ch architects collaborated with artist John McDowell in proposing this sculptural public art piece for a space outside this central Alberta university's new library building.
Ottawa Art Gallery
Completed 2018
This unique mixed use project expands the Ottawa Arts Gallery and Arts Court by integrating City-owned land and with complementary private sector investment and development. The project includes a new, museum standard Ottawa Art Gallery and renovated spaces within the Arts Court provide improved facilities for local artists and arts organizations.
Architects: Barry Padolsky Associates Inc. Architects and KPMB Architects (advocate architects) / EBC Inc., DevMcGill and Groupe Germain with Régis Côté et Associés (DBFM consortium). Senior Designer (advocate architects): ch architects' principal.
Stockholm Central Library Addition
2008
This competition entry for an addition to Gunnar Aspelund's famous library features an addition that recedes elegantly into the neighboring hillside. The geometry is crystalline and the designers were referencing the ancient glaciers that formed this hill. Designed in collaboration with Dan Stuver, Ann Maki-Abel, Lynn Stokes, and Andrew Taylor.