The Evergreen is a new vibrant mixed-use landmark coming to Ottawa’s historic Sandy Hill neighbourhood that adjoins the century-old All Saints Anglican Church.

Designed by Ottawa-based architecture and interior design firm Linebox Studios, the nine-storey condo will set a new standard for sustainable development, adaptive reuse, and heritage preservation, while adding 121 new homes to a neighbourhood close to downtown Ottawa.

The church heavily influences the building’s design. In the building’s lobby, a two-storey portion of the church’s 685-mm (27-in.) thick limestone wall will be exposed, including a large wall of moss, among other biophilic elements. Salvaged limestone will also be incorporated into the facade and landscaping. The front entrance will feature glass walls to preserve views of the church and coloured stained-glass elements.

The Evergreen’s exterior will reference Sandy Hill’s Victorian-era Queen Anne Revival style. The podium level will comprise brick, to align with the surrounding homes, while the champagne colour of the tower element’s metal panels will pay homage to the church’s limestone. The architecture on the north facade will take cues from the church’s buttressing, as will the arrangement of windows.

The Evergreen will be a net-zero operational carbon building and a geothermal exchange system will heat and cool the premises to minimize its carbon footprint.