Transplanting the spirit of Canada into London’s Trafalgar Square

Location
London, UK
Offices

Canada House

Canada House, located on Trafalgar Square in Central London, has been Canada’s diplomatic home since 1925. But as diplomatic functions expanded and technology evolved, Canada House didn’t keep up—it didn’t celebrate the best of Canada and couldn’t accommodate all the required staff. In this latest renovation every effort has been made to showcase Canada’s natural materials and craftsmanship. This is Canada in the 21st century: a vast country, rich in natural resources and talented people, touched by three oceans, ready to shape our future—and building on the traditions and friendships of the past.

Local perspectives were the foundation of Canada House’s story. We pulled together teammates from all over the country to lend expertise about their home provinces, territories, and regions—expertise that helped us create a unified design.

Location
London, UK
Offices

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Transforming Canada House

Architectural photographer, Ben Blossom, captured the story of Canada House as Stantec's designers transformed this historic building on Trafalgar Square into a vibrant, modern home for the High Commission of Canada

Building on the traditions and friendships of the past
270
Staff
20
Meeting Rooms
54
Bespoke Pieces
From foreign policy and diplomatic services to immigration, border services, RCMP, consular services, and Canada’s trade commissioners service.
3 for the territories, 3 for the oceans, 10 for the provinces, and 4 for Canadian Prime Ministers who were influential in Canada-UK relations.
Canada House was made unique with 25 custom furniture pieces and 29 custom carpets.
We took down a few walls to make workspaces more open and inviting. They got the modern treatment, but they kept their historical features: moldings, skylights, windows, and more.