National Treasure: Pavillon d’accueil de l’Assemblée Nationale du Québec, Quebec…
A new welcome centre for the Parliament of Quebec defers to the historic building, while creating a suite of inviting spaces for public gathering and democratic…
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State of the Nation: Quebec
“It’s busier than I’ve ever seen it,” says Gavin Affleck of Montreal’s Affleck de la Riva architects, who has practiced for 30 years. “Students and graduates…
Pierre Lassonde Pavilion
"The success of this project is in its sectional diagram, as a snaking form that connects through the principal public spaces and suggests links to the rest of…
Urban Forest: Place Sainte-Foy Parking Garage, Phase 1
In Quebec City, a parking garage rises to the level of high art.
Governor General’s Medal Winner: Maison de la littérature
Given the significant programming requirements and the difficult and somewhat hidden access to the main spaces of Wesley Temple, designers Chevalier Morales…
Civic Art: Pierre Lassonde Pavilion, Quebec City, Quebec
OMA's new pavilion for a Quebec City museum puts generous public spaces and an international-calibre art collection in the foreground.
Emerging Talent: T B A
Thomas Balaban laughs when I tell him he’s still an “emerging architect.” After working for Frank Gehry and Saucier + Perrotte, Balaban established his own…
Vive la Littérature! Vive la Liberté! Maison de la littérature de l’Institut…
A young Quebec firm experiments with a unique program in a heritage setting.
Calling Card: STGM Head Office, Quebec City, Quebec
STGM Architects leads by example in the design of its sustainable new Quebec City offices.
Looking Back: Musée de la Civilisation, Quebec City, Quebec
Twenty-seven years after its completion, the Musée de la civilisation's success has hinged on the architectural form given to its institutional program and its…