360 Laurier
Ottawa

Built in 1968 as the Narono Building, 360 Laurier spent five decades as floors of cubicles behind a crisp precast concrete face. We kept its brutalist bones, its mirrored grid and its generous floor plates, and reshaped it into 139 warm, mid-century-inspired homes for how people live now.

Mid-Century Reborn

Smart interventions like added windows, upgraded elevators, and compact rooftop mechanical systems, maximize light, livability, and long-term performance without compromising the building’s original geometry.

Brutalism, Softened

We transformed a 1960s brutalist office tower into a warm, modern rental residence. Its mirrored core and deep floor plates create efficient, light-filled units, while a mid-century modern aesthetic softens the concrete with cozy finishes and rich textures. Amenities are thoughtfully integrated to enhance everyday living and foster community.

Concrete Reimagined

 A grid of textured concrete fins adds rhythm and depth to the façade, preserving the building’s brutalist roots while creating a more inviting residential presence.

"This was more than a conversion, it was a chance to reimagine what residential living in a heritage structure could feel like."
Josée Anne Pronovost - Project Architect

Project Facts

1968
The original building was designed by Ottawa modernist architect Georges Bemi
1.5 Feet
A sunken lobby sits 1.5 feet below street level & offers the perfect people-watching perch
12
Storeys + a rooftop, where a walled dog park lets pets safely roam
8+
Awesome amenities including: a golf simulator, co-working space, cafe, streaming lounge, hobby room, yoga studio, gym and even a dog wash

Collaborators

General Contractor: PBC

Structural Engineers: BPA

MEP Engineers: BPA

Civil Engineers: LRL

Landscape: CSW

Millwork: Irpinia

Mural: Drift Mural Co, Fall Down

Photographer: Serre Media

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