Reimagining Carling
In this feature with The Ottawa Lookout, Toon Dreessen shares his perspective on the future of Carling Avenue and the opportunities shaping one of Ottawa’s…
May 14, 2026
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Reimagining Carling
In this feature with The Ottawa Lookout, Toon Dreessen shares his perspective on the future of Carling Avenue and the opportunities shaping one of Ottawa’s…
May 14, 2026
A home fit for a prime minister
24 Sussex: saving, conserving, renovating and deep energy retrofit would create a lasting, sustainable home for the Prime Minister and their family, showcasing Canada’s commitment…
April 14, 2026
Ottawa is one of Canada’s most liveable cities, with little help from the city
The Globe and Mail recently declared Ottawa the Most Livable “major” city in Canada. But the top spot is mostly thanks to the NCC. Ottawa…
March 12, 2026
A look at the many risks of Lansdowne 2.0
Ottawa is facing a major infrastructure deficit. Past generations have built parks, libraries, community centres and pools, investing tax dollars in social infrastructure that we…
November 4, 2025
A floating sauna on the Ottawa River? The NCC wants to build one
Toon Dreessen, president of Architects DCA, was mentioned in the CBC article, applauding the NCC’s vision to finally bring energy back to the riverfront. Instead…
September 2, 2025
Royal Architecture Institute of Canada needs to better advocate for design, culture, and the future of our profession
Architecture is political. This has been said many times, and it remains true. Architects, of course, believe that what we do matters. But when talking…
August 19, 2025