chateau laurier

Every now and then, we like to do a roundup of what we’ve been reading from Ottawa bloggers in recent weeks. So here’s the fifth volume of #ottblog! * Ross tells the story of a [ Norman Rockwell-esque photo he took in New York. ...

Here is an interesting interview in this week’s edition of Maclean’s magazine. Peter Clewes, the principal architect behind the proposed expansion for the Château Laurier, discusses the hotel’s historic design and explains the context of his design. Considering how much we lambasted him, it’s worth a read! ...

Construction could begin next year for a proposed expansion of the iconic Château Laurier, which would move the parking garage underground while adding 200 more rooms. Details on the proposal were released Wednesday by the hotel’s owner, Larco Investments. The company said community consultations will be held before a site plan is submitted to the city. ...