Plaque tournante
The present proposal is the formal expression of the material and immaterial movements that shape and traverse the space of the future Place Eugène-Lapierre, so that they infuse it with this new image capable of revealing its meaning. At once a pivotal space for the human and cultural forces that gravitate to and through its center and a corridor for the condensation and propulsion of scattered urban itineraries, the site is a matrix for the expression of this unique and particular urban reality that is the Montreal entertainment district. The proposed public square, in the image of the forces that run through it, is intended to be a space of dynamism, freedom of movement and resolutely urban movement. A public space less rigid than the institutional ones of its context, the present proposal wants to reflect, as much in the materials as in the form, a certain contemporary way of life: absence of rigid programming, open relationship to the context, formal movement of the design. It is also designed to appeal to different users (passers-by, festival-goers, motorists, etc.) and to be able to accommodate various types of public activities such as the Montreal Jazz Festival.
(From competitor's text)
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While the idea of a hub, or crux, seems appropriate for a second prize, this isn't the idea that caught our attention during our study of this potentially controversial second-prize winning project. The jury greatly appreciated the clarity and honesty of the design, dominated by sinuous curves and interlacing flowerbeds, Borders and low walls. The two rows of lighted bollards reinforce the night¬time flow of urban traffic; they struck us as very well chosen and poetic. It seems clear that this team devoted considerable energy to discussing and debating the project, to the point that they came up with a highly original design for the second strip of land, which is very difficult to develop in the current context. On the other hand, the jury was somewhat perplexed by the confusion introduced by certain elements such as the circular space or the small tilted masts. Several jury members wished that the project team had drawn inspiration from the simplicity of the night¬time bird's-eye view, in order to do a better job of clarifying the interlaced network and make sure that the square is accessible. In the final analysis, this project was the crux of the jury's deliberation.
(From jury report)
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