Category Archives: Halifax thinks big

The 60s Halifax Thinks Big

Many Haligonians have recently been calling for the removal of the Highway to Nowhere - the Cogswell Interchange. Many know why it was built, however few probably understand the thinking that led to Harbour Drive being considered. A few years ago the Canadian Centre for Architecture ran an exhibit called "The 60s Montreal Thinks Big".…Read More

Canada Permanent Building

Canada Permanent Building, built in 1961-1962, Was designed by Charles A. Fowler and Jamie Macdonald. It is Significant because it was Halifax' s First Completed Curtain Wall Structure. A curtain wall is an exterior wall that is hung from the…Read More