This architectural parti seems to have had as a primary concern a good ordering adapted to the functional concerns of the project. The project is valid on the whole, but without a sufficiently assertive will as to its implantation and its identification in the environment.
The orientation is good in relation to the sunlight but a little too much associated with the highway in its alignment, neglecting the projected street.
The adopted volumetric scale is relatively appropriate to the architectural elements expected in the area. Similarly, the building's articulation expresses the zoning of the main functions very well. The volumes resulting from the organization of the three main sectors (judiciary, courtrooms, public services) are relatively simple; the recessed top floors contribute to the human scale of the building. The interior layouts are flexible enough, although they require some modification. In addition, the problem of exits is not satisfactorily resolved.
The clearance from the reception area to the basement and upper floor could have been better exploited to provide a better perception of the overall activity. The library received preferential treatment in this project; the Jury would have liked to see an equivalent effort devoted to the treatment of public spaces.
While the location of this project provides good clearance from the highway, it is also noted that it is quite far from St-Paul Street, which does not favour its integration into the neighbourhood.
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