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FHBRO HERITAGE CHARACTER STATEMENT BUILDING S-27, CFB HALIFAX, STADACONA, N.S. FHBRO number: DFRP number: Resource name: Address: FHBRO status: Construction: Designer: Original function: Current function: Modifications: Custodian: 01 -1 25 Not listed Building S-27 2785 Gottingen Street, CFB Halifax, Stadacona “Recognized” Federal Heritage Building 1953 Fetherstonhaugh, Durnford, Bolton and Chadwick Officers Quarters and Mess Facilities same None Department of National Defence Reasons for Designation Building S-27 is designated a Recognized federal heritage building due to its historical associations, and its architectural and environmental values. Historical value: Building S-27 is a good illustration of the post Second World War modernization of Canadian military facilities, in particular the consolidation and replacement of temporary wartime structures on the former HMCS Stadacona. In order to attract high caliber recruits to its larger permanent force, the military commissioned new buildings such as Building S-27 to provide higher quality permanent living quarters and mess facilities. The building also reflects the period of redevelopment of HMCS Stadacona after the Second World War, which saw the construction of larger scale military residences to replace earlier temporary housing that occupied the former residential neighbourhood. Architectural value: Building S-27 is a good example of a modern institutional building whose form and detailing reflect the public and residential functions of its distinct portions. Stylized classical features are used on the more formal twostorey front portion of the building as seen in the strong symmetrical composition, projecting central entry, round end elevations and formal interior spaces which distinguish it from the more utilitarian H-shaped residential wing at the rear. The high level of craftsmanship and quality materials employed for the construction can be seen on the exterior brickwork with concrete detailing as well as in the interior oval foyer, sweeping stairway and public rooms of the front wing. The design successfully blended the formal public functions and support spaces for the mess in the front portion of the building with a large residential wing capable of housing 150 officers to the rear. Environmental value: The open character of the building’s site, with grassed areas, individual trees and parking, has been retained through several modifications. Through its formal architectural style the building reflects the character of the base while its horizontal massing and materials relate to the smaller nearby residential buildings, making Building S-27 compatible with the mixed character of its setting at the southeast perimeter of CFB Halifax, Stadacona. Due to the formal character and social role of the building’s mess, it is known to the residents of the base. 1/2 FHBRO HERITAGE CHARACTER STATEMENT BUILDING S-27, CFB HALIFAX, STADACONA, N.S. Character-Defining Elements The following character-defining elements of the Building S-27 should be respected. The blend of modern and classically-derived features, successful functional plan, high level of craftsmanship and quality materials, are manifested in: • • • • • • • the overall horizontality of the building massing, emphasized by the flat roof and cornice; the classically inspired composition of the front portion of the building consisting of a rectangular plan with rounded end elevations and circular projecting entry, well-defined base and cornice lines, and symmetrical window openings; the greater emphasis on the first floor or “piano nobile” as evidenced by the larger windows; the greater ornamental detail provided to the two-storey public front portion of the building as compared to the three-storey residential rear wing; the functional plan which successfully accommodates the formal functions in the large more ornate public rooms, and the more utilitarian spaces in the residential wing; the high quality materials and skilful craftsmanship exhibited by the exterior brickwork and the concrete detailing seen on the window surrounds and the projecting rounded entry’s columns and mouldings; and, the interior finishes found in the oval foyer, sweeping stairway and other public rooms of the front wing, such as the terrazzo and hardwood flooring, wood panelling and marble fireplace surrounds. The building is compatible with the mixed character of its neighbourhood, as evidenced in: • its scale and horizontal massing which is in keeping with the surrounding residential buildings. For guidance on interventions, please refer to the FHBRO Code of Practice. For further information contact FHBRO. November 2002 FEDERAL HERITAGE BUILDINGS REVIEW OFFICE National Historic Sites Directorate, Parks Canada 25 Eddy Street, 5th Floor, Hull, QC K1A 0M5 Telephone: 819-997-6740/ Fax: 819-953-6146/ Web Site: www.parkscanada.gc.ca/federalhb 2/2