House of Commons
Foyer
The House of Commons Foyer is a rectangular, two-storey
arcaded hall. This lofty ceremonial space consists of
heavy piers joined by moulded arches supporting,
beneath a glazed ceiling, an arcade of black marble
columns. The pointed arch - a dominant feature of the
overall design - is repeated on the surrounding walls,
and frames the elegant entrances to the Chamber and to
the ministerial suites.
The importance of the House of Commons Foyer is
reflected in its generous scale and full Gothic Revival
treatment. It is among the most ornate spaces within
the Centre Block. Its exquisite materials - polished
marble floor, sculpted limestone walls, coloured art
glass, carved oak - as well as gilt-framed portraits of
Prime Ministers, all contribute to the dignified
character of the Foyer.
A variety of native and imported stones were selected
for the area. The Commons Foyer is clad with Tyndall
limestone on a Missisquoi Black marble base. Indiana
limestone was added for fine sculpture work. The
polished marble floor is a field of Missisquoi Boulder
Grey with interior borders of Verde Antique serpentine.
In addition, a fine Rose Tavernelle marble balustrade
separates the Commons Foyer from the lower entrance
hall.
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