A project on an urban scale / architectural walk
The project is a superposition of two scales of landscapes, two territories
The first scale is the institutional character of the place, the theater or the theatrical object, precious and predominant on the public space located at the crossroads of the local pedestrian systems. This "new" institution, both in its form and axiality, proposes a direct relationship with the cathedral to create a regional axis, a new public space.
The second scale, or distant landscape, takes its axiality on the old station, the railroad of the northern train. It takes shape from a tier and extends in a walk around the hall, culminating in a belvedere at the top of the building, at the perimeter of the stage. This walkway sets up a route that offers, along the way, ever more distant views of the surrounding landscape. In doing so, the route envelops the hall with oblique and linear strata associating it with the vernacular character of the St-Jerome environment.
This formal democratization of the public route versus the symbolic form of the hall creates a link between all scales of landscapes. The dynamic envelope of the hall becomes a pathway, a landscape connected to a place both near and far. The hall becomes in a way "protected" by its landscape and thus fulfills its mandate as an "institution" in a much larger context.
The concept proposes a double use for the hall. Indeed, the auditorium, its primary use, will also become a usable urban object by offering an outdoor seating area for events in the public square. This place of festivities, future point of convergence of the city of St-Jerome, will thus come to life and will be added to the tourist routes of the Laurentians of which St-Jerome is in a way the starting point.
(From competitor's text)
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- The interview is enlightening and the enthusiasm of the presenter, Gilles Saucier, is highlighted.
- The presentation is well delivered and very dynamic. The comments are clear.
- The jury would have appreciated hearing more from the other team members.
- Following a question about the difficult cohabitation of the ticketing, checkroom and bar areas, the members of the jury were left in doubt as to the explanations on the possibility of reorganizing this sector.
- Born from its walk and spin, this project is described as: "sculptural and beautiful." The elegance of the ribbon that turns on itself seduces the jury. The cut in the mass demonstrates the tectonic research and the mastery with which the designer manages to present a finished and powerful project. This project allows us to dream of a most interesting urban place for the City of Saint-Jérôme. Its belvedere will become a must-see attraction.
- The existing tourist office is demolished and skillfully integrated into the project under the bleachers.
- Although it faces a partially glazed façade, the relationship of the building with Godmer Street presents a certain discomfort for passers-by.
- The building's relationship to Fiesta Square is rich and generous in its concentration of activities in the parterre foyer and the close presence of the balcony foyer. The extension of the bar tables outside and the frequentation of the adjacent tourist office will accentuate the animation of this projected public square.
- The outdoor bleachers become a focal point and a neuralgic point of the City. They lead to an outdoor terrace supporting events that could extend outward from the balcony foyer. The terrace is on the same level as the public market and will provide spectacular views of the City. These terraces are an obvious scenographic asset and provide a comfortable urban space.
- A certain closure is perceived from the east elevation of the building towards the public market and the clock tower. This gesture of closure results, among other things, from the creation of the exterior bleachers which, in turn, open up towards the Place des festivités. The location of the landing is considered judicious.
- The functional aspects of the project are well rendered and the program is respected. Certain questions remain, however, concerning the distance from the administrative sector and the artists' dressing rooms. Also, the difficult access to the public washrooms in the first balcony when the upper balcony is closed poses a certain problem.
- The engineering proposals are adequate and meet expectations.
- The finalist has demonstrated that the project is within budget. However, the technical committee anticipates some cost overruns, which can be easily controlled with proper management and evaluation throughout the development. However, the jury judges that this finalist team has the means, the capacity and all the expertise to respect their commitment with respect to the budget.
(From jury report)
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