Ground-to-ground letter
The monumental scale of the stadium roof's structural framework could present an opportunity for a reuse solution that matches its spectacular scope. The monumental and exceptional nature of the structure, combined with its symbolism and history, generally evokes in citizens a detachment characteristic of the abstract nature of a reality that transcends them, and at the same time, the tension of an emotional conflict.
In contrast, we approach this reflection on reuse from the perspective of the tangible, the concrete, the utilitarian, and the everyday.
The proposal is intended to be modular and universal, meaning it can be used almost anywhere and for various functions (parking, public market, shelter for special events, etc.)
CONCEPTUAL APPROACH
One of the distinctive features of a tensioned structure is that its components are designed and optimized specifically for the very precise role they play. By now viewing them separately as novel objects with unusual forms and recombining them like found objects, we develop a system based solely on functional and aesthetic opportunities.
The approach seizes upon the idea of reuse by applying it to ground surfaces that contribute to heat islands and by developing urban agriculture there. The City of Montreal is already tackling this issue. Other cities and municipalities in Quebec are also developing and implementing policies to reduce heat islands.
We focus more specifically on one type of facility through the example of the park-and-ride lot at Radisson Station in the Mercier--Hochelaga-Maisonneuve borough. The proposal aims to enhance the attractiveness of this facility and improve its comfort, appeal, and utility. Furthermore, we seek to address two major barriers to the development of rooftop agriculture: the difficulty for a building owner who agrees to allow rooftop activity to provide access, and the challenge of making the infrastructure financially viable. The proposal is intended to serve as a facilitator.
We agree with the idea that the borough hosting the stadium should also host the repurposed version of its roof. From a more global, inclusive, and egalitarian perspective, we also believe in its broader use.
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