The architectural parti this time adopts a resolutely strong attitude of monumental inspiration. It gave the Jury the impression that it was not entirely at ease on the proposed site, nor within the template imposed by the City of Quebec. The result is a treatment of the accompanying spaces that may have a majestic character, but that we felt was better suited to an exhibition or museum function.
The will of this parti was also translated in the importance of an atrium that makes the full height of the building and a strong expression of vertical circulations. By its opposition with the architectural elements of the surroundings, the eloquence of this parti risks projecting an overly dominant image of justice that would not be in harmony with the spirit of the program.
As it could not be otherwise, the zoning and organization of functions are somewhat constrained by the formal aspects of this parti (interior atrium and exterior envelope).
This competitor has expressed, in a very elaborate art program, a major concern for atmosphere that relies on the participation of diversified artistic disciplines.
(From jury report)
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