Rideau Centre Revitalization & Expansion

Ottawa, Canada

The Rideau Centre, located in the heart of downtown Ottawa, underwent a major revitalization and expansion to reinforce its status as the leading shopping destination in the city.

Rideau Centre Revitalization & Expansion

Ottawa, Canada

The Rideau Centre, located in the heart of downtown Ottawa, underwent a major revitalization and expansion to reinforce its status as the leading shopping destination in the city.

A complete interior renovation of the existing centre provided a fresh, modern, and contemporary look, premium finishes, modern amenities, and a new 35,000 ft², 850-seat dining hall. The 370,000 ft² expansion provided for four new levels of retail as well as three levels of underground parking. The project included a complete replacement of the existing façade that will reinvigorate the building and the area, including a refurbished Ogilvy Building heritage façade.

Currently one of Ottawa’s busiest bus transit hubs, the Rideau Centre incorporated two access points, an important stop along the new LRT Confederation Line. The revitalization attracted many premium retail brands as tenants, including Nordstrom and Simons.

location

Ottawa, Canada

Budget

$360 M

LEED Certification

Targeting LEED® Certified Core and Shell

Size

50,159 m² (539,907 ft²)

ICSC Canadian Shopping Centre Awards – Renovations/Expansions

International Council of Shopping Centers

Architect

B+H Architects (Architect of Record); BBB Architects (Façade Concept Design)

Client

Cadillac Fairview Corporation

Role

Structural Engineering Consultant

Status

Completed (2016)

Challenge

Originally planned as a three-level mall with two levels of below-grade parking, the project was subject to ongoing revisions to accommodate the changing retail program. This included the addition of a fourth floor to accommodate a new anchor tenant, which was accommodated during the construction period. The new tenant added escalators, stairs, and elevator requirements that required on-the-fly revisions as construction was underway.

Solution

Maintaining a consistent team, led by a hands-on Project Executive throughout the process, including extending our design team through the construction period and enabling them to make changes to accommodate the demanding schedule. Working with a local engineering firm to supplement our services also aided in successfully overcoming the challenge of poorly documented existing conditions.

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Rideau Centre Revitalization & Expansion