Natural Resources Canada - Circle of Nations

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Natural Resources Canada's Circle of Nations

CSV Architects completed the heritage rehabilitation of Observatory House, the new home to Natural Resources Canada’s Circle of Nations. The house is situated on Ottawa’s Central Experimental Farm, a National Historic Site of Canada. This historic building now serves as a learning centre for First Nations, Inuit and Metis people. As well as rehabilitating the two and a half storey red brick building, a contemporary addition was constructed with an accessible entry, elevator and two exit stairs. Five original fireplaces were restored and are now a major feature in the interior. Authentic reproductions were made of all the baseboard, door and window casings. The Circle of Nations was officially opened on September 5, 2019.