New Facility
One of the largest, climate-controlled, welded tetrahedral space-frame structures in Canada, the museum design features 26 roof sections, ranging in weight from 10 to 80 tons, suspended 40 feet above the floor on three main columns. Mechanical and electrical systems, as well as natural and artificial lighting sources, are integrated within the structural forms.

Location
Ottawa, Ontario

Area
182,000 sq. ft.

Construction Cost
$20 million

Completion Date
1987