Synapses
The Latin Quarter is characterized by a vibrant cultural, academic, and institutional life that shapes its identity: round-the-clock activity, a major French-speaking university hub, a large social housing complex, the presence of numerous institutions and the metro, and more. As witnesses to the neighborhood's historical legacy and evolution, these elements work in synergy to give the neighborhood its unique dynamic.
Our approach consists of highlighting the neighborhood's strong and distinctive elements and fostering their connectivity. To achieve this, we propose a development concept inspired by the functioning of synapses, which form the contact zone between neurons in the brain. Transposed to urban planning, the synapse is a zone of interaction that fosters a dynamic of rapprochement, exchange, and connection.
Their purpose is to promote coordination among the key elements of the Latin Quarter and to contribute, through their welcoming and refined design, to its dynamism and identity.
Synapse 1 Rue Sanguinet
Designed to foster a harmonious balance between residential life and nightlife, the proposed design connects these two worlds through a network of alleyways that crisscrosses the neighborhood.
Synapse 2 Saint-Denis/Emery Intersection
Designed to foster integration between cultural and commercial activities, the proposed development prioritizes pedestrians and alters traffic flow patterns to promote the coexistence of pedestrians, bicycles, and cars.
Synapse 3 Berri/de Maisonneuve Intersection
Designed to facilitate and secure internal and external traffic flow to the neighborhood's key attractions, the plan reinforces Berri Street's role as a thoroughfare by creating an urban boulevard.
Synapse 4 Saint-Denis/Sainte-Catherine Intersection
Designed to foster connections between the academic community and the rest of the neighborhood, the proposed design opens up the academic environment to the public street.
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