Ottawa Magazine

Ottawa Magazine reaches the people who love Ottawa with an artful mix of local issues, profiles, superb food and wine coverage, award-winning photography and editors’ picks.

Ottawa Magazine

This Issue • Ottawa Magazine is excited to bring a more critical eye to big city projects such as the library. When we do so, we aim to also offer solutions or examples of things we admire in other cities.

The View From Here | A New Oasis

Q & A | Toon Dreessen • If it were up to Toon Dreessen, architecture would be like math or literature — taught in schools from kinder-garten to Grade 12. Mark Sutcliffe talks with the past president of the Ontario Association of Architects about why Ottawa should raise its design standards, give LeBreton Flats to the Indigenous community, and get more voices involved in shaping our city

Opinion | A Monument to Bureaucracy • Following city council’s approval of a 75 percent increase in the price tag for the new central library, Tracey Lindeman explores the original dream for an iconic downtown facility — and argues that the project’s current situation reveals overspending, mishandling, and a lack of vision

Found | NCC River House • The historic, red-trimmed boathouse on the Ottawa River has been called by many names. Its newest name, the National Capital Commission River House, reveals the landlord’s hope to bring more people to the water’s edge. Hattie Klotz finds out what’s next for the landmark building

Supportive lSolutions • Building great spaces for living, healing, and connecting

Under One Roof • A new seniors’ residence and a community centre are perfectly matched in Carlington

A Strategy for Shelter • As the city develops solutions to homelessness, local experts shed light on the importance of community and support

A Place to Call Home • A new residence on the former Rockcliffe air base provides shelter and support for veterans

Short Journey Home • Author Charlotte Gray and husband George Anderson’s new home is a bright, spacious abode that highlights their love of travel, books, and art — and their affection for New Edinburgh

Cozy Minimalism • When Alexandra Corriveau and Andrew Decristoforo built their own house, they embraced the Japanese concept of wabi sabi

A Refuge for Relaxation • Nestled in the woods of Quebec, this chalet offers agetaway for a young family, as well as afantastic space to entertai guests

Kitchen Blues • From dramatic navy to classic bird’s egg, the colour blue is popping up in many eye-catching kitchens. We talk to four local designers about the trend

Tile Style • A unique backsplash and thoughtful design elements make this kitchen the perfect hub for a growing family

Blue Skies • An airy space with lots of light and room to work is the end result in this Westboro kitchen

Cooking with Class • Ample storage and a bright window near the sink create a winning atmosphere in this Stittsville kitchen

In the Navy • An open-concept kitchen with gold highlights is a perfect spot for casual gatherings

Random Desires • Our curated list of local finds inspired by a yearning for warmth and beauty in these uncertain times

DeStgued for Dining • Inside four new restaurants with drama, personality, and great food

Gray Jay • A new location with an amazing view offers a welcoming space to explore unique offerings

The Soca Kitchen • Chef Daniela Manrique has expanded to a sleek multi-purpose space with the power to pivot

Harmons Steakhouse • A classic steakhouse opens in a heritage building on Elgin Street

Perch • Playful elegance built on sustainability is the mantra at this new spot

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