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Revitalization of Sainte-Catherine Street West and Phillips Square / Provencher_Roy

Valeria Silva — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 16:00:00 +0000

In downtown Montreal, Sainte-Catherine Street West, as well as Phillips Square and Place du Frère-André, blends the past and the present. Architects the world over have built their works along it, leaving behind an architectural heritage that is as rich as it is full of contrasts. Informed by the desire to bolster the street’s singular identity, the urban redevelopment both streamlined and structured the street and its surroundings. Thoughtful design made the business artery the common thread between the various public spaces and historical buildings that line it, thus promoting economic vitality, the user experience, a festive ambiance, and mobility. It also highlighted the important role the department stores and landmark stores played in the emergence and commercial success of this legendary street.

Sacré-Coeur de Montréal Hospital / Provencher_Roy + Yelle Maillé et associés architectes

Valeria Silva — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 16:00:00 +0000

The essence of the project was initiated by the vision to create an innovative and contemporary environment at Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur. Affiliated with the Université de Montréal, the hospital is one of the largest ultra-specialized trauma centers in Quebec. The expansion includes the Integrated Trauma Centre, a mother-child unit, the endoscopy unit, research and teaching activities in addition to clinical practice.

Habitations Saint-Michel Nord / Saia Barbarese Toupouzanov Architectes

Andreas Luco — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Over the last three years, the architectural firm of Saia Barbarese Topouzanov has revitalized Les Habitations Saint-Michel Nord, a 185-unit social housing complex in Montreal’s Saint-Michel neighbourhood. Designed by Montreal architect Philip Bobrow in the early 1970s, when brutalism was in vogue, the complex now features plenty of light and colour. It has become a joyful part of the landscape, a dignified and respectful environment for all residents. After a study of the housing complex, whose components had reached the end of their useful life, the proposal that was finally adopted entailed a remodelling of the entire complex, including the creation of a street in the centre of the block and the addition of a third floor to the existing two-story buildings. The project brief included the re-use of the buildings’ wood framework and a requirement to maintain the same number of units as before.