West Block, Government building on Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Canada
The West Block exhibits Gothic Revival architecture with pointed arches, stone carvings, and tall spires extending across its expansive limestone facade.
Completed in 1906, architect Thomas Stent designed this federal structure, which served as temporary quarters for parliamentarians during Centre Block renovations.
The building represents Canadian governmental heritage through its role in housing parliamentary offices, committee rooms, and administrative functions since confederation.
Following extensive renovations from 2011 to 2019, the building now features modern facilities, including a glass-roofed House of Commons chamber in its courtyard.
The restoration project involved removing and reinstalling 70,000 stones, each individually numbered, while adding 10,000 rock anchors for seismic protection.
Location: Ottawa
Inception: 1906
Architects: Thomas Stent
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Part of: Parliament Hill
GPS coordinates: 45.42333,-75.70056
Latest update: May 11, 2025 06:16
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