Montreal architecture

From monastery to community neighborhood The former Franciscan convent at the eastern edge of Montreal’s Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie borough is a compelling example of how a site once devoted to spiritual retreat and self-sufficiency can become disconnected from its urban surroundings. Its transformation into a vibrant, inclusive community offers a rare opportunity to reconnect its layered past with contemporary needs, bringing together memory, biodiversity, and collective life within a renewed urban fabric.   NÓS Architects   Echo of the past Le Couvent de la Résurrection is a convent complex inspired by neo-Gothic monastic architecture. Originally, the built ensemble included the convent, the ch... More

Located along the Lachine Canal, the site occupies a prime position near prominent cultural and community landmarks. Drawing inspiration from the area’s industrial character, the project enhances the site’s architectural heritage through the creation of publicly accessible spaces. It also highlights the historical structuring of the neighborhood, particularly the axis of William Street, whose development dates back to the early days of Montréal’s faubourgs. Raphaël Thibodeau Historical context Forged by the development of the Lachine Canal in the 19th century, the project is rooted in a location shaped by a rich industrial past. Once a strategic corridor for maritime transport and industrial growth, the... More

The Science Complex, the cornerstone of Université de Montréal's new MIL campus, is a flagship project for the metropolis. This distinctive scientific teaching and research facility, located on the site of the former Outremont marshalling yard, is the starting point for the revitalization of an entire sector. Stéphane Brügger The architectural design transforms the site to support the liveliness of this bustling environment, where students, researchers and professors cohabit and collaborate, and where uses are numerous and varied. The spatial composition of the public circulation is conceived as a ramification, spreading out over the entire site and crossing the public spaces at different levels. Classrooms,... More

Espace Montmorency is a mixed-use development located next to the Montmorency metro station in Laval, a city in Quebec, Canada. Designed by Montreal-based Sid Lee Architecture, this high-density project has its origins in a building blocks principle, which allows vertical and horizontal phasing. An example of transit-oriented development, Espace Montmorency maximises 1,400,000-square-foot of residential, office, hotel, and commercial space within walking distance of public transport. Its massing creates a series of terraces, maximising the amount of green space. David Boyer David Boyer   Transit-oriented development Espace Montmorency is built on a previously unoccupied 318,000-square-foot plot of land. The proximity of Pl... More

The P4 multi-level parking facility at YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport is defined by the architectural quality of its perforated anodised aluminium envelope, which allows for natural ventilation while providing protection from the elements. Designed in collaboration by Canadian architectural studios Jodoin Lamarre Pratte architectes and Lemay, the parking facility’s dynamic envelope acts like a kinetic screen with a cinematic quality. Adrien Williams Adrien Williams   Airport infrastructure The P4 multi-level parking facility’s design embraces flexibility, sustainability, and climate resilience. The car park is part of a wider infrastructure development plan at YUL Airport, which includes a ne... More

A century-old duplex in Montreal's Mile-end, abandoned for several years, has been extended with a large rooftop apartment and a backyard bedroom wing on each floor. The project aims to answer the delicate and sensitive question of “architectural intervention on modest heritage. ". How to densify in a gentle way by adding new housing, while retaining the authenticity of the original design and the urban landscape of the street and the lane. How to achieve this in a dialogue between the existing and the new, without one speaking louder than the other, while maintaining the modesty that forms a district of the city. Raphael Thibodeau Raphael Thibodeau Raphael Thibodeau The answer for the project was to lay a white veil o... More