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- The references to the industrial past of the textile industry were appreciated by the jury.
- The designer's gesture of reaching out to the downtown area by locating the building on Lindsay Street is very bold. The insertion is delicate. However, there are many drawbacks.
- The parking lot takes up a dominant place on the site and does not serve the user well because of the walking distances to reach the main entrance.
- A significant issue is raised regarding the delivery area. The proposed development would require the establishment of a new right-of-way on the adjacent lot. The narrowness of the site in this area leaves little or no alternative.
- The presence of the library on Lindsay Street remains tentative but within the urban scale of this area. Given the proposed location, the jury would have liked to see a clear perspective from Lindsay Street.
- The building is divided into two distinct parts. The part facing Lindsay Street is not very convincing architecturally.
- The striking glass volume is set back from the two traffic axes. The jury underlines this disappointment because the architectural treatment and the movement of the glass in this portion of the building seduce the members of the jury.
- The longitudinal nature of the building and its division into two parts complicates the internal functioning of the daily operations. Travel distances are multiplied and technical and administrative services are located outside the public and secure perimeter of the library.
- While the café may be an interesting presence and animate Lindsay Street, it is completely detached from the public area of the library. It seems that the café no longer serves the library but becomes just another café on this commercial artery. The goal of attracting the public to the library via this street seems very uncertain.
- The jury recognizes and appreciates the interior spaces of the public area of the library. The brightness and warmth of the space enhances the user experience. The wooden alcoves are particularly appreciated.
- The animation and multi-purpose rooms were not juxtaposed. This decision by the designer negatively affects the programming of activities offered to users.
- Despite the architect's explanations, the jury wonders about the impact of the choice to locate the 0-5 year old sector near the news sector, which is not always frequented by parents of young children.
- The measures applied for LEED certification have been well considered and integrated into the project.
- The cost estimate presented is within budget. However, there are still some questions about various elements, particularly the building envelope and the green roof. The particularly high perimeter of this project increases the exterior envelope surfaces.
(From jury report)
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