Total workplace and public space renewal including building envelope and landscape

The renewed Portage III building is being designed to meet the modern workplace standard for the Government of Canada, known as GC workplace, offering  greater flexibility in where and how people work. It will also enable PSPC to meet the needs of a post-pandemic workforce and to ensure that workplaces continue to be as flexible as possible to accommodate a hybrid workforce. This project consists of a complete overhaul of both the inside and outside of the building. As part of the planned midlife renewal work, we are doing much-needed renovations and are replacing systems that have reached the end of their useful life. Place Du Portage III AWR is a recognized federal heritage building. The design of the renewed building respects heritage considerations, particularly the renovation to the exterior building envelope. There will be significant architectural interventions made to the public spaces, particularly to the atrium area. Most of the interior works of art that are considered as heritage. the design process also involved significant Indigenous design engagement and elements that will enrich the building and pay homage to the human history of the site, have been integrated into the design. Inspired by the Government of Canada’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, once renewed, the Portage III complex will be net-zero carbon and meet Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold requirements.