September was another busy month at the Ādisōke project site. Over the past few weeks, work continued to advance on the installation of the windows, as well as structural steel work on the roof. In the coming weeks, waterproofing work will continue, and the building will soon be watertight. The installation of the auditorium windows
There’s a lot to be excited about at the Ādisōke site! Work continues to progress on the building envelope, including the installation of the air vapour barrier, insulation and exterior stone. Significant progress has been made on the installation of the windows, as well as the skylights. Inside the building, masonry and framing work
News from the rooftop A lot has happened at the Ādisōke project site since our last update. We’ll start from the top: significant progress has been made on Ādisōke’s curved roof. The wooden structural beams have all been installed and the paneling is also complete. Photo 1: Aerial view of the Ādisōke facility showing the wooden
A space for your personal journey of research and discovery! Whether you’re eager to learn more about local history, looking up an ancestor or searching for a genealogy expert, Ādisōke’s genealogy centre is sure to impress with its multiple spaces, which will appeal to new clients and researchers alike. Located on the second floor of
The Ādisōke building envelope is continuing to advance. Over the last few weeks, progress was made on the installation of the façade window framing, scaffolding on the building face and vapour barrier on the roof. Inside the facility, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and masonry work is ongoing. In the coming weeks, work will continue to progress
This feature story is the first in a series profiling the Indigenous artists behind the Ādisōke Indigenous Public Art program. When Ādisōke opens in 2026, it will not only serve as Ottawa’s new Central Library and home of Library and Archives Canada’s in-person services in the National Capital Region, but it will also be a
Since our last update, the Ādisōke project reached a milestone: the paneling for the wooden roof is now complete! The installation of the air vapour barrier for the roof is now underway. Work continues to advance on the building envelope, including the installation of scaffolding and envelope finishes. Inside the building, masonry work and wall
It’s back! By popular demand, we’re launching another Anishinābemowin language series. Want to learn to say a few words in Anishinābemowin Algonquin language? Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing new pronunciation videos from Anishinābe Algonquin Language Keeper Joan Tenasco to help you practice. Wednesday, June 5, 2024 It’s day one of our
The Ādisōke project site has been busy over the past few weeks. The wooden roof structural beams have all been installed and roof paneling is almost finished. Structural steel work for the feature staircase and atrium is also complete. In the weeks ahead, façade steel installation will continue, as well as glazing, sheathing and exterior
We are happy to report that several sections of the feature stairs have been installed since our last update! Also inside, the mechanical room on the fifth floor has been completed, and equipment moved in. Over the last month, there was ongoing mechanical, electrical, plumbing and masonry work on parking levels 1 and 2. Outside,