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The Canadian Museum of Civilization, designed by Canadian architect
Douglas Cardinal and inaugurated in 1989, is comprised of two pavilions,
their architecture a startling embodiment of the country’s
distinguishing geographical features. The public display wing replicates
the dramatic effect of the glaciers; the contours of the curatorial
wing symbolize the majestic Canadian Shield; and the open Plaza
simulates the vast Great Plains. The layout and sheer size of the Plaza
were planned in such a way as to visually incorporate the Museum
buildings and the Parliament Buildings perched across the Ottawa River.
However, the Plaza’s lack of appeal had left it empty of visitors for
much of the year. To remedy the situation, we extended the Museum’s
original conceptual metaphor, bringing to life what had long remained
latent: the swaying grasses of the Prairies. (1)
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On first glance we thought it looked similar the Native American Museum in DC...
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(1) All text from: http://www.worldlandscapearchitect.com/?p=8632
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