The building is a secular facility proposed in the city of Ottawa to establish a formal and symbolic presence for His Highness the Aga Khan and his institutions in Canada. It is configured as an elongated, rectangular “ring” whereby the program surrounds two large “inner sanctuaries”: a glazed atrium and a courtyard. The building as a whole will be an interplay of visual clarity and opacity, overlaid with various degrees of translucency. Like the natural beauty of a crystal rock that is a true wonder to the human eye, the Delegation building will be a source of optimism, fascination, and enlightenment.

Location：

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Completion Date：

2008

Building Type：

Office, Assembly

Structural System：

Reinforced Concrete, Steel

Number of Floors：

1 Basement + 2 Stories

Site Area：

9,980m²

Building Area：

3,011m²

Total Floor Area：

8,916m²

Architect of Record：

General Planner / Moriyama & Teshima Architects

Structural Engineer：

Halcrow Yolles

Mechanical / Electrical Engineer：

The Mitchell Partnership / Mulvey & Banani International