March 21, 2013
$16m revamp of High Commission in London to showcase Canada’s identity
As part of the Canadian government’s consolidation of its diplomatic mission in the UK, it has put up for sale MacDonald House in Grosvenor Square in London and will look to develop its other main building Canada House in Trafalgar Square. MacDonald House was formerly the American Embassy until 1961 and the Canadian Government has been looking to consolidate its operations for a number of years. As well as moving its functions under one roof, the Government has earmarked $16 million for a revamp of Canada House which will also be designed to showcase Canadian values and know-how.
March 20, 2013
What Alan Bennett can teach us about taste
by Mark Eltringham • Architecture, Comment, Products, Workplace design