Renaissance Ottawa [395 Slater St] | 118m | 36f | U/C

[SL123]

I'm surprised by how indifferent I feel toward this project. At this stage, I would have expected to be much more excited about it, but it really doesn’t spark much of a reaction for me. It almost feels like an infill rather than something that adds a lot of character or excitement.

I was, and still am, much more excited about the first phase Relevé and Odenak projects. Those feel much more distinctive and impactful.

That said, I hope i change my tune once it’s completed and reaches its full 35-storey height, especially depending on how the crown and final architectural details come together. Sometimes a building doesn’t fully reveal its impact until the finishing touches are in place.