Ādisōke Fall 2025 Update

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Photo 1: Image of the outside of Ādisōke, as construction work continues.

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, industry representatives, and experts from a variety of disciplines through initiatives by WoodWorks Ontario with the Canadian Wood Council (CWC) toured the site to showcase the inspiring architecture and highlight the integration of substantial amounts of exposed mass timber in the upper level of the facility.

Prioritizing safety at every step, participants explored the Ādisōke construction site and gained insights into everything from technical systems to project-management leadership. All visitors were impressed by the progress and captivated by the stunning architecture, both inside and out.

Photo 1: Participants of a construction site tour, led by PCL Constructors Canada Inc.

Upcoming work

This fall, we are raking in progress and not leaf-ing any detail behind.

Progress continues on the exterior of the building, with detailed work underway on the red cedar wood, wrapping the structure like a warm, natural blanket.

Roof and stonework continue to advance across the site.

Photo 2: Exterior of the building where construction continues on the stone and millwork.

Inside, everything is falling into place—from custom millwork to mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and fresh paint throughout.

Photo 3: Inside the building, where construction continues on the atrium of the central gathering space, inside the building.

Photo 4: Inside the building displaying the glass paneling, and the ceiling with detailed custom millwork.

Photo 5: Inside the building, a sneak peek at the finishing touches in the ceiling in a room.

Reminder: Traffic Impacts

Construction efforts are ongoing to support the connection to the district energy system and includes the following impacts:

  • Commissioner Street, from Pooley’s Bridge to Wellington Street, is closed and is expected to reopen by the end of 2025.
  • Pooley’s Bridge, for pedestrians and cyclists, will also remain closed temporarily in both directions, expected to reopen by the end of 2025.

 

Signage and detours are in place.

Storey-telling series

We are sharing the details of each space within Ādisōke, one “storey” at a time!

Our “storey-telling” series continues to showcase some of the exciting features that will be offered on each level of the facility.

Check out our latest storey-telling articles on Ādisōke.ca:

 

Be sure to check back regularly to learn more about the other spaces that will be found on each floor!