Montreal: The Latest Architecture and News
The Montreal Biodome: From Olympic Velodrome to a Space for Life
The history of the Olympic Games, while marked by athletic achievement, is consistently contrasted by infrastructure challenges. Across host cities, from Athens to Rio and Beijing, similar issues arise: significant cost overruns and the complex issue of legacy. The big question is: What is the best viable long-term use for purpose-built sport venues? Montreal's 1976 Games shared this fate after building an Olympic Park that faced heavy criticism for cost overruns and debt from specialized construction. Post-Games, venues like the Montreal Velodrome risked becoming a financial burden. However, the city demonstrated a proactive response by proposing the transformation of the building into a thriving civic asset that now stands as an internationally recognized example of successful Olympic venue repurposing.
https://www.archdaily.com/1035861/the-montreal-biodome-from-olympic-velodrome-to-a-space-for-lifeMoises Carrasco
Transforming Row Houses: Heritage and Modernity in Montreal’s Historical Neighborhoods
Montreal, the second largest city in Canada is home to a wide array of heritage residential architecture, most of it dating to the 19th and early 20th-century. These are particularly abundant in some of its central neighborhoods like the Plateau Mont-Royal. Interestingly, their preservation is not accidental; it is the result of decades of advocacy by influential figures who recognized the value of the city's built environment, such as Phyllis Lambert and Blanche Lemco Van Ginkel. Efforts like theirs were instrumental in landmark preservation battles that helped to ensure current municipal support. Today, the city has implemented a set of comprehensive heritage protection laws designed to safeguard the integrity of the city's historic neighborhoods.
https://www.archdaily.com/1035063/transforming-row-houses-heritage-and-modernity-in-montreals-historical-neighborhoodsMoises Carrasco
Intergenerational Housing Coop Milieu de l’Île / Pivot coopérative d'architecture
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Architects: Pivot coopérative d'architecture
- Area: 1525 m²
- Year: 2024
https://www.archdaily.com/1032213/intergenerational-housing-coop-milieu-de-lile-pivot-cooperative-darchitectureHadir Al Koshta
BINÔME Multi-residence / APPAREIL architecture
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Architects: APPAREIL architecture
- Year: 2025
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Manufacturers: APPAREIL Atelier, Found, Kastella, Luminaire Authentik, Mark Krebs, +2
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Professionals: Geniex, Modulor, Atomic Soudure
https://www.archdaily.com/1030979/binome-multi-residence-appareil-architectureHana Abdel
Maison-Jardin BEAU / Alexandre Bernier Architecte
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Architects: Alexandre Bernier Architecte
- Area: 2300 ft²
- Year: 2023
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Manufacturers: Alumico, Artemide, Chez Lamothe , David Roussel, Hamster, +5
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Professionals: Groupe GASM
https://www.archdaily.com/1030350/maison-jardin-beau-alexandre-bernier-architecteHana Abdel
From Hospital to Medical Research Hub: How the Montreal Chest Institute Adapts to Modern Needs
With modern medicine, it may be difficult for many people today to imagine the devastation caused by Tuberculosis (TB) just about 100 years ago. Initially associated with insalubrious, overcrowded conditions, just in Canada it caused the death of approximately 8000 people annually in the late 19th century. During this time, before more advanced treatments were discovered, prescriptions from doctors involved sunlight, fresh air, and rest. As a response, sanatoria were established. These were places where patients could be separated from the community to manage their disease. One testament to that legacy stands in the heart of Montreal: the former Royal Edward Laurentian Institute, later known as the Montreal Chest Institute. Born from crisis, it has since become a symbol of resilience, transformation, and innovation, shifting from a space of isolation to a thriving hub for research and entrepreneurship in the life sciences.
https://www.archdaily.com/1028560/from-hospital-to-medical-research-hub-how-the-montreal-chest-institute-adapts-to-modern-needsMoises Carrasco
TEC Energy Office / MRDK
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Architects: MRDK
- Area: 3330 ft²
- Year: 2024
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Manufacturers: AND lighting, Arancia lighting, Artemide, CTL leather, Edison lighting, +8
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Professionals: Hu-Nic Construction
https://www.archdaily.com/1028396/tec-energy-office-mrdkHana Abdel
MUNI Indoor Golf Club / Ivy Studio
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Architects: Ivy Studio
- Area: 645 m²
- Year: 2024
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Professionals: Groupe Manovra
https://www.archdaily.com/1028162/muni-indoor-golf-club-ivy-studioHana Abdel
When the World Came to Montreal: The Urban Legacy of Canada’s Expo 67
Canada's Expo 67 stands as one of the most successful world expos ever held, setting records and leaving an enduring impact on Montreal's urban landscape. As part of Canada's 100 years celebrations, the event provided an opportunity for the city to showcase its cultural and technological achievements on a global platform. With over 50 million visitors in just six months, it shattered attendance records, including an astonishing 569,500 visitors in a single day. An unprecedented feat for a world fair at the time. Now, 58 years later, and with the Osaka Expo 2025 set to showcase how to design the future society for our lives, it is worth revisiting the legacy of Expo 67 and exploring the urban transformations it brought to Montreal.
https://www.archdaily.com/1027277/when-the-world-came-to-montreal-the-urban-legacy-of-canadas-expo-67Moises Carrasco
Saving Montreal’s Architectural Heritage: Phyllis Lambert’s Legacy of Community-Driven Change
Phyllis Lambert has been a key figure in the preservation of Canada's cultural heritage. As an architect and advocate for heritage conservation, Lambert has left an indelible mark in Montreal and other cities worldwide. Her contributions to Montreal's architectural scene can't really be judged in terms of individual buildings, but rather in terms of the city as a whole. She not only cofounded the Canadian Center for Architecture (CCA), but also helped reshape the way cities like Montreal think about heritage and the importance of community voices in urban planning.
https://www.archdaily.com/1025621/saving-montreals-architectural-heritage-phyllis-lamberts-legacy-of-community-driven-changeMoises Carrasco
Vention Office / Ivy Studio
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Architects: Ivy Studio
- Area: 14000 m²
- Year: 2020
https://www.archdaily.com/1023900/vention-office-ivy-studioValeria Silva
Hayat Restaurant / Ivy Studio
https://www.archdaily.com/1023893/hayat-restaurant-ivy-studioValeria Silva
Studio Idéal / Ivy Studio
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Architects: Ivy Studio
- Area: 45000 ft²
- Year: 2023
https://www.archdaily.com/1023898/studio-ideal-ivy-studioValeria Silva
M.A.D. Creative Hub / Ivy Studio
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Architects: Ivy Studio
- Year: 2022
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Professionals: CONTACT DELAGE, Gestion Gauthier Construction
https://www.archdaily.com/1023963/mad-creative-hub-ivy-studioAndreas Luco
A Toy Sanctuary in Spain and an Art Center in Iran: 8 Conceptual Cultural Centers Submitted by the ArchDaily Community
Cultural centers are vibrant places where art, community, and innovation intersect—each uniquely crafted to embody and celebrate its local character. This month's projects, submitted by the ArchDaily community, showcase a diverse array of cultural spaces, from the transformation of a historic townhouse in Montreal to a dynamic creative hub in Riyadh and an eco-conscious visitor center in Tennessee's mountains. Each design offers a new perspective on what a cultural center can be, whether a hub for creativity, a sanctuary for nature, or a bridge to the past.
https://www.archdaily.com/1023175/a-toy-sanctuary-in-spain-and-an-art-center-in-iran-8-conceptual-cultural-centers-submitted-by-the-archdaily-communityNour Fakharany