Beaming Intersect
The proposed intervention draws inspiration from the form and behaviour of Montreal's St. Lawrence River. It carves through the CEPSUM building, creating an exponentially widening hollow beam that guides visitors and swimmers seamlessly from the reception area to the pool. This sculpted passageway forms a fluid spatial journey, mirroring the river's widening course.
Amendments to both the front and rear façades extend this river motif. On the upper section of the front façade, apertures have been introduced to accommodate native Montreal Goldfinches. Their nesting and song will resonate within the three-dimensional beam, growing in volume as one moves towards the pool. This increasing amplitude, combined with the ramped floor and ceiling, creates a strong directional cue, enhancing orientation for the deaf, blind, and individuals with sensory processing sensitivities.
Expansive glass façades further enhance openness and visual connection, softening sensory strain and strengthening the link between inside and out.
A rooftop café, embedded into the structure, overlooks the pool below, offering a tranquil vantage point where visitors can pause and observe the flowing life of the space.
(From competitor's text)
The proposal significantly limits the pool's usability for training, which is an important function given its high usage in Montreal. The model does not provide sufficient clarity to fully evaluate the relevance of the proposed solutions.
(From jury report)
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