Episode 1
Inside Centre Block - The Restoration takes viewers behind-the-scenes to witness Canada's largest and most complex heritage rehabilitation project. Narrated by award winning Canadian actor Colm Feore, Inside Centre Block - The Restoration explores Centre Block's renewal, showcasing the progress since its doors closed in 2019. It's an insider's view of one of the most challenging restoration projects ever, offering a complete look of what's taking place behind the scaffolding and tarps and sharing the perspectives of those who are making it happen.
In this episode we learn about the project, the history of Centre Block, and the delicate balance between restoration and modernization.
The Building
“It is the largest and most complex heritage rehabilitation project ever undertaken in Canada.”
(Jennifer Garrett A/Assistant Deputy Minister Science and Parliamentary Infrastructure Branch, PSPC)
The History
“To understand the current restoration project, we have to go back in time to the original construction.”
(Johanna Mizgala Curator of the House of Commons)
The Heritage Assets
“We have an insatiable appetite for all blueprints and evidence from both the original designs.”
(Kate Westbury, Heritage Lead, Centre Block Rehabilitation program, PSPC)
The Peace Tower
“The carillon was commissioned to commemorate the fallen heroes from World War One.”
(Caitlin Rouse, Project Technician, PSPC)
Photo credits: the Department of Public Services and Procurement Canada and Library and Archives Canada.
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