Architecture
HRM's urban core is home to a number of regional landmark buildings and retains some significant historic buildings. The downtown's mid level office towers are overlooked by the fortress of Citadel Hill with its iconic Halifax Town Clock.
The architecture of Halifax's South End is renowned for its grand Victorian houses while the West End and North End, Halifax have many blocks of well preserved wooden residential houses with notable features such as the "Halifax Porch". Dalhousie University's campus is often featured in films and documentaries. Dartmouth also has its share of historic neighbourhoods.
The urban core is home to several blocks of typical North American high-rise office buildings, however segments of the downtown is governed by height restrictions which prevent buildings from obstructing certain sight lines between Citadel Hill and Halifax Harbour. This has resulted in some modern high rises being built at unusual angles or locations.
In recent decades, there has been conflict between groups in favour of development and groups seeking to preserve heritage buildings. The former have been characterized as threatening the historic character of the city, while the latter have been accused of stifling growth. Much municipal consultation in recent years, such as the HRM by Design project, has focused on how to allow modernization and development while preserving heritage structures.
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| Name | Height | Floors |
|---|---|---|
| Fenwick Tower | 322 feet (98 m) | 32 |
| Purdy's Wharf Tower 2 | 289 feet (88 m) | 22 |
| 1801 Hollis Street | 285 feet (87 m) | 22 |
| Barrington Tower | 276 feet (84 m) | 20 |
| Cogswell Tower | 259 feet (79 m) | 20 |
| Maritime Centre | 256 feet (78 m) | 21 |
| Queen Square | 246 feet (75 m) | 19 |
| Purdy's Wharf Tower 1 | 243 feet (74 m) | 18 |
| Bank of Montreal Building | 240 feet (73 m) | 18 |
| TD Tower | 240 feet (73 m) | 18 |
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