Archinect - News2024-09-07T21:22:37-04:00https://archinect.com/news/article/150346706/renewed-modernist-esplanade-place-ville-marie-opens-in-montreal
Renewed modernist Esplanade Place Ville Marie opens in Montreal Josh Niland2023-04-18T14:46:00-04:00>2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00
<img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/f0/f02519ed4665755cb98ef2fb7a5fc056.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>A comprehensive overhaul of Montreal’s Esplanade Place Ville Marie by <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/76346158/sid-lee-architecture" target="_blank">Sid Lee Architecture</a> and <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/150346736/menk-s-shooner-dagenais-letourneux-architectes" target="_blank">Menkès Shooner Dagenais LeTourneux Architectes (MSDL)</a> is now complete, marking the end of a $200 million revitalization project that’s brought much-needed civic life back to a busy section of the city’s downtown commercial core.</p>
<p>Originally constructed in 1958 and designed by <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/44676/i-m-pei" target="_blank">I.M. Pei</a> and <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/594666/henry-cobb" target="_blank">Henry Cobb</a>, who had opened their practice in New York just three years before, the site had become shopworn since its last redevelopment was completed in the 1980s.</p>
<figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/4e/4ed2d511e436f6bf378b214e5553ca2b.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/4e/4ed2d511e436f6bf378b214e5553ca2b.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image: David Boyer</figcaption></figure><p>The new Esplanade PVM comes with improved pedestrian access, a modernized shopping mall, and reconfigured underground entrance to public transit. MSDL worked to enact new monumental staircases and a horizontal floating glass structure it says is the longest in North America. The perimeter of the plaza area is also reopened to attract circulation between the street and raised public level, and the original parking lot entrance ...</p>
https://archinect.com/news/article/150044191/take-a-look-at-canada-s-olympic-house-at-the-2018-pyeongchang-games
Take a look at Canada's Olympic House at the 2018 PyeongChang games Alexander Walter2018-01-09T14:18:00-05:00>2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00
<img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/zc/zc2d1h9tx6i893qw.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>With only one month to go until the 2018 Winter Olympics officially kick off on February 9 in PyeongChang, South Korea, athletic teams from around the world prepare to represent their nations in front of an international audience. Canada isn't limiting itself to sporting competitions alone to promote all things maple leaf but just announced plans for 'Canada Olympic House,' a gathering place for the team's fans, coaches, athletes and their families & friends. <br></p>
<figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/3c/3cindqmxij2m833r.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&w=1028" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/3c/3cindqmxij2m833r.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image: Canadian Olympic Committee & Sid Lee Architecture.</figcaption></figure><p>Designed by Montreal-based <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/76346158/sid-lee-architecture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sid Lee Architecture</a> in collaboration with the Canadian Olympic Committee, the 12,000-square-foot house will be located near Gangneung Olympic Park which is going to host (<em>surprise!</em>) the hockey competitions. <br></p>
<p>Guests can watch Team Canada compete via the CBC/Radio-Canada broadcast, kick back with some Canadian drinks and food (poutine anyone?), purchase merchandise at the retail store, and celebrate athletes and all things Team Canada at a varie...</p>