The Reimagined Addition to The Existing Drake Hotel Honours The Original Essence
The reimagined addition to the existing Drake Hotel honours the original essence and character in a way that not only preserves it well but amplifies it. Spanning across two buildings, the hotel lobby brings together all elements onto the ground plane, which become an extension of the sidewalk. The white façade of the new wing is a palimpsest that traces the Victorian era of Queen Street West.
Seamlessly sliding into the unique urban fabric of Queen Street West, the Drake Modern Wing is a perfect example of visual integration achieved by respecting the cultural and visual context of its site. This project expresses details that reveal themselves over time. With careful observation, the complex relationship between the new and the old becomes apparent through massing, materiality, and datum. The Jury specifically noted how hard it was to differentiate the “modern wing” as an addition at all.
Project Information
Architect: Diamond Schmitt Landscape
Architect: Alexander Budrevics + Associates
Structural Engineer: Blackwell
Interior: DesignAgency, +tongtong & The Drake’s in-house team
Mechanical and Electrical: BK Consulting
Sustainability: Footprint
Developer/Owner/Client: The Drake Hotel
Photographer: doublespace photography
Artists: Rotating
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