Project update Following a project update in December 2025, City staff returned to Council in June 2026 with a report on the Ādisōke project. The report highlights progress on Ādisōke — a custom designed landmark facility that reflects the ambitions of the City of Ottawa, Ottawa Public Library, and Library and Archives Canada in developed
Project Update Indigenous Circular Lodge The Indigenous Circular Lodge is taking shape on Level 2, with interior framing and drywall installation underway throughout the space. Thoughtfully designed as the cultural heart of Ādisōke, the space will be a circle representative of connection, culture, and community. Developed in collaboration with Anishinābe Algonquin Elders, as well as
Project Update As winter wraps up and spring 🌱 is in the air, construction at Ādisōke continues to make steady progress. Lights, camera, action! 🎬 If you’ve driven, walked, or cycled by Ādisōke recently, you have probably noticed just how busy the site is. Patio and seating areas are starting to take shape, hinting at
Spring is in the air, and construction continues to advance with new details taking shape at Ādisōke. 🌱🏗️ On the exterior, the signature red cedar wood around the first level is nearing completion. Elements related to the exterior landscaping – benching, custom seating, and the outdoor patio – are underway helping to create an inviting
February is a special month, filled with rich blends of cultural and historical significance, this sentiment is also true of Ādisōke. February is Black History Month, dedicated to celebrating the contributions of African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) people and the history and vibrant culture of our city and country. The national theme this year, 30
In case you missed it, watch our year-end video of Ᾱdisōke, highlighting key achievements from 2025. Ᾱdisōke has reached an exciting milestone and is now connected to the federal government’s district energy heating and cooling system—an important step in delivering a clean, sustainable, and state-of-the-art cultural destination. With this work now complete, all associated traffic impacts have
Watch our year-end video of Ᾱdisōke, highlighting key milestones from 2025.
Ādisōke is an iconic and thoughtfully designed landmark facility, and the first major partnership of its kind between the City of Ottawa, Ottawa Public Library and Library and Archives Canada. Over the past few years, significant progress has been made on this one-of-a-kind building. While the project was originally anticipated to be open to the public
Autumn spice and everything Ādisōke This fall, from September to the end of November, PCL Constructors Canada Inc., the contractor for Ādisōke, led weekly tours with students from Ottawa. These tours are part of the Ottawa Construction Association’s (OCA), annual “Constructour” initiative to highlight career opportunities in the construction industry. In addition to the student tours,
Falling for Ādisōke We are falling right into place with a busy season for construction at Ādisōke. Outside the building, progress continues to be un-be-leaf-able on the stunning red cedar wood and the stone base that is wrapping the building. The roof remains a key area of focus as construction progresses. Inside Ādisōke, all five