the OPL Board and Ottawa City Council. Federal support followed, and by 2018 the vision had gained momentum. “This groundbreaking collaboration between the City of Ottawa, OPL and LAC is the first of its kind in Canada, creating a major public service hub that unites municipal and federal institutions,” says Craig Ginther. Public engagement has been a defining feature of the project. More than 7,000 people shared ideas and feedback, with Indigenous engagement central to the process. The communities of Kitigan Zibi Anishnābeg and the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation offered guidance shaping the design, naming, and cultural features. ARCHITECTURE SHAPED BY PLACE Ādisōke’s design reflects its surrounding environment and the cultural importance of its location. Diamond Schmitt Architects and KWC Drone Image of the outside of Ādisōke, as construction work continues. (Photo Credit: PCL Construction) 106 NOV 2025 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTE4MTQ=