Legislature Building
Identification
Name
Legislature Building
Alternative name
The Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan
Emporis Building Number
124717
Location
Map and Surrounding Area
Technical Data
Height (architectural)
53.00 m
Construction start
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Construction end
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Volume
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Structure in General
Construction type
monumental hall
Current status
existing [completed]Facade material
limestone
Facade system
applied masonry
Facade color
light brownArchitectural style
beaux-arts
Usages
Main usages
capitol (national subdivision)Features and Amenities
One of the city's famous buildings
Facts
Its design was influenced by English Renaissance and French Baroque architecture.
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The Saskatchewan Legislative Building is located on the south shore of Wascana Lake just south of downtown Regina. |
More than 34 different types of marble are used throughout the building. |
The building situated inside the 160 acre Wascana Centre park. |
The design was selected by an international design competion among seven leading architectural firms. |
In 1978 it became the first building designated a provincial heritage property in Saskatchewan. |
Companies involved in this building
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Architect: Edward & W.S. Maxwell |