AN ICON OF QUEBEC WINTER.
Every winter, Quebec cities prepare for the inevitable arrival of snow. It is during this period that the snow removal beacon is erected. Spreading across the urban fabric, the beacon is embedded in the urban furniture and punctuates the snowy decor of Quebec cities.
LIMITATION/(DE)LIMITATION OR HOW TO PUSH BACK THE LIMITS OF A USUAL AND PRAGMATIC OBJECT
The beacon frames and delimits the spaces of the city subjected to the exercise of snow removal. Because of its temporary nature and its functionality, it is perceived as a necessary evil that is rarely questioned. Operation Snow Removal is interested in the beacon itself and the way it pushes its limits by integrating what it is supposed to delimit.
A WINTER AFFIRMATION
The installation is located on the northern part of the Saint-Roch gardens at the busy corner of Charest Boulevard and de la Couronne Street in Quebec City. The beacon becomes the main asset of this public square, which is transformed into a real marked field that allows people to wander and creates a place of passage and unexpected games. The project is based on the affirmation of the beacon by accentuating its specific characteristics. Indeed, by its luminous qualities and its reflection, the beacon allows to brighten the long winter nights. In addition, its bright colors enliven the public square and liven up the passageway for the large number of pedestrians who frequent the area.
Operation Snow Removal embraces winter in all its qualities. By diverting the use of one of the symbols of the Quebec winter, it brings life to the heart of the city.
(From competitor's text)
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The jury wished to highlight this beautiful proposal, which looks like a work of art and is truly rooted in the winter imagination, creating an untouched place, spared from snow removal operations.
The repetition of the yellow beacons creates an iconic landmark defining the public square, while providing a new potential for play and interaction.
The members of the jury judged that this installation could go so far as to occupy the public space permanently, both in winter and in summer. On the other hand, the jury questioned the capacity of this punctual intervention to improve the experience of winter conditions on a daily basis.
(From jury report)
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