The site to be built is located between the Émile Legault school and the Raymond Bourque arena, two horizontal and rather neutral buildings.
It is essential to create a visual and physical link between the Marcel Laurin Park located behind the site and the green strip projected along Thiemens Boulevard.
The sculptural character of the project creates this strong link between these natural elements. Two angular objects, one prismatic, white and diaphanous, the other more horizontal and dark, transcend the function of the building to first of all call out to the user or passer-by, but also to announce the passage towards Marcel Laurin Park.
The two volumes seem to be lifted by the kinetic energy emanating from the heart of the building, thus evoking the sports vocation of the site and its dynamism.
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Functionality
- Generous lobby provides direct views of the soccer and pool areas;
- access to the soccer bleachers must be from the uncontrolled area (lobby)
- the upper level gym complicates the relationship with the locker rooms, public access and the link to the school
- the footbridge linking the complex to the school does not lead to the right level or to the sports block on the first floor
- access control needs to be reconfigured: conflicting traffic patterns are noted
- the building has little relationship with the park other than through the ramp
- the proximity of the two entrances, school and sports complex, is not desirable to the program
- the administration is isolated and fragmented
- access to mechanical equipment in the soccer roof structure is problematic.
Image
- very elegant building, original in the treatment of the envelope, which is well adapted to the functions; good legibility
- surprising project while being very simple: strong gesture and signage;
- dynamic project in the image of the clientele;
- the architectural composition is well integrated into the winter landscape;
- project playing with transparency and light;
- project offering a great interior spatial quality thanks to the exploitation of the verticality;
- the exterior passageway, rising only one floor, offers views of the interior of the complex, while gently connecting to the park, creating a sloping area conducive to spectators
- generous lobby for groups;
- the lobby feels cold and unwelcoming despite the size of the space
- the red color on the ceiling of the pool may oppress the users
Landscaping
- the respect of the parking lot allows a realization in phase 1;
- the square in front of the complex revitalizes the one in front of the school;
- the project plays finely and minimally with the topography of the site and the slopes;
- the project dialogues with the street, the reminder of the wooded area in front announces the park;
- phase 2 is interesting and feasible because of its simplicity;
- the green islands of the parking lot in phase 2 make snow removal complex.
Sustainable development
- good optimization of natural light;
- the layout minimizes the need for intervention on the ground;
- simple and inexpensive technology;
- the black sensor wall risks being obscured by the height of the white volume;
- the duplication of the mechanical rooms can represent a problem of management and energy transfer;
- the cut in the geothermal system may compromise the energy efficiency of the project;
- frugal, efficient project with good renewable energy potential.
Budget
- Most realistic project due to respect for land area, reduced footprint and simplicity of volumes;
- Potential for cost rationalization within the concept.
(From jury report)
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