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Justification for the project
  

Organization of the project

• The first phase (2008 — end 2011) includes renovating the CWR (including transforming the General Council Room and increasing its capacity). During this period, the CWR infrastructure (electricity, plumbing, heating, etc.) will be rehabilitated and modernized. New meeting rooms will be created.

• The second phase (early 2010 — end 2012) will involve densifying and increasing the indoor capacity of the CWR. During this phase, the WTO will be endowed with a new main lobby and more large meeting rooms.
  > North courtyard
  > South courtyard
  > Architect's plan showing increased seating capacity

• The third phase (2010 — end 2012) will see the CWR extended with the construction of an annexe.
  > Slideshow
  > Press release: The new WTO building will be unobtrusive and respectful of the environment

• Outside Security Perimeter
  Architects, landscapers and security will work together to ensure the future perimeter is as “nonintrusive” as possible and to minimize its impact on general access to the Barton Park. The perimeter will restrict public access only to areas immediately adjacent to the WTO buildings.
  > Illustration