Architecture 24 Sussex Drive

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the front of 24 sussex drive


the exterior of house mid-century modern take on norman revival architecture. when built, of victorian (queen anne) style; had high gables, extensive verandahs, , liberal use of gingerbread trim. turret added edwards family in 1907. after decided in 1950 house become official residence of prime minister, turret, widow s walk, trim, main gable @ front, verandahs, , porte-cochère removed , extension added east. interior gutted, save part of dining room.


the national capital commission (ncc) maintains house, property, , selection of historic furnishings crown collection use in public rooms of mansion, ranging musical instruments chairs, tables, , paintings famous canadians. however, due lack of restraints on prime minister of day or pleases home, several have left own marks on building. example, rear patio enclosed , winterised while lester b. pearson prime minister , inside, pearson s wife, maryon, created in basement canadiana room, collected canadian antiques , craft-work. while joe clark , family resident @ 24 sussex, interiors redecorated, dining room ceiling receiving gold leaf re-purposed project , unnamed business associates of pierre trudeau installed swimming pool frequent workouts. pool, designed government architect stig harvor, reportedly cost c$275,000 due underground access increasing expense. raised in public fund headed keith davey, donors never made public. brian mulroney first prime minister have costs of renovations publicly revealed. high tab , wife s alterations building caused political controversy, of costs paid pc canada fund, raised money individual donations fund progressive conservative party.



the security structure @ entrance 24 sussex


since renovation of house in 1950, little has been spent on upkeep of 24 sussex drive, leaving parts of worn , outdated, including heating , cooling systems, wiring, , roofing. on may 6, 2008, auditor general had reported house in poor condition , needs $10 million in repairs , upgrades, require @ least 12 15 months of full access complete. in october 2015, bryan baeumler estimated $15 million might necessary renovate residence. ncc devising plan major renovations, asserting such project require approximately 18 months.


there have been occasional calls demolish entire structure , rebuild. maureen mcteer, wife of former prime minister joe clark, said building lacking in architectural value , not worth saving. idea of removing part of structure , replacing modern section has been proposed. designation federal heritage building, though not legally binding, protect against such measure.








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