The cultural hub of the Latin Quarter is home to a myriad of unique features that are all too often overlooked by passersby rushing through the city center. The proposed design aims to slow down the pace of pedestrians in order to raise their awareness of the presence of others and the need to coexist with them. A series of ground-level designs, extending across the street, sidewalk, and bike path, guide users as they move through the area. Markers placed across the roadway on both sides--spaced according to braking distances--encourage drivers to adopt safer driving habits. Inspired by the surrounding environment, the crossings take shape through a variety of patterns. They serve as vehicles for conveying the spirit of the place to those who linger there, while others simply pass through. Thus enhanced, the street space breaks free from its reserved character.
Intersection of Émery and Saint-Denis Streets
Arranged to extend the interior space of the cinema and theater outward, the paving reinterprets the motif featured on the original sign of the Saint-Denis Theater. Émery Street, now pedestrianized, becomes a stage for passersby, while on the Saint-Denis Street side, the motif signals the theater's presence--and its onlookers--to motorists.
Intersection of Sainte-Catherine and Saint-Denis Streets
Inspired by the stained-glass windows of Saint-Jacques Church, a massive checkerboard pattern covers the intersection. Its rotated angle creates a connection between the university buildings, making it easier for students to cross.
Intersection of Berri Street and Maisonneuve Boulevard
In this high-traffic area, a pattern of overlapping chevrons indicates the path for each user. One lane of Berri Street has been redesigned to create a traffic island, allowing pedestrians to wait for the bus without getting into conflict with cyclists. Plantings have also been added to reduce heat islands.
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