Carbon Copy: The Charles Morris Building

Charley Young & Sarah Haydon Roy

Approximately 1273 Hollis Street

The Charles Morris Building, one of the four oldest buildings in Halifax is a structure full of history, controversy, and above all - hope. Due to the efforts of the Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia, the Ecology Action Centre and many others, this building has been saved from demolition, and is currently positioned on stilts waiting for another permanent home. Using sheer white fabric this frottaged print will show the building as it stands at this particular moment in its history; full of imperfections, love, age and time. Interior finishes such as fireplace mantles, railings, doors and doorways act as methodical landmarks and create a carbon copy floor plan to the housing print.