Restoring the Smith House entirely, this project leaves the Hazeur House in its "hollowed out state." This void is reserved for the exhibition space. As for the new structure, it is in keeping with the characteristic topography of the site. It also provides a luminous roof for the interpretation center, and is intended to be a beacon for tourism and archaeological activity in Basse-Ville.
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The modernist bias of the project provoked a debate within the jury, which greatly appreciated its sophisticated, balanced construction, a testimony of unequivocal authenticity.
The staging of spaces and volumes, the play of transparency and luminosity contribute to create very spectacular effects whose signaling will is clear: the project emits a non-equivocal cultural message; it opens a new way to the architecture of Quebec.
The jury recognized in the mode of insertion a valid reinterpretation of the elements of the site with respect to its dialogue with the future. However, it is the notion of horizontality, at odds with its current environment, that raises questions from some jurors about the relevance of the gesture. It contributes to create an impression of virtuality.
The technical difficulty of creating an almost flat roof, made of metal and set back, raises serious concerns about future maintenance: the effect of a luminous roof is largely compromised by the significant accumulation of snow in Quebec City.
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