In compliance with the two-stage format of the architecture competition launched this past July 9 by the Borough of Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie for construction of the Marc-Favreau Library, the jury has unveiled the names of the four finalist teams selected after analysis of their entries. The architectural firms and consortia progressing to the next stage, concept development and drawings, are:
- Les architectes Corriveau Girard + Éric Pelletier
- Dan Hanganu Architects
- Les architectes FABG
- Manon Asselin + Jodoin Lamarre Pratte architectes
In all, 20 Québec-based architectural firms or consortiums submitted entries, which provided profiles of the firms and the teams chosen to work on the project, along with their experience with similar buildings, work organization, and understanding of the project and its challenges. The entries were studied by a seven-person jury of experts supported by a professional consultant.
Next Stage
The four finalists now move on to the second stage, development of a concept responding to the four key development requirements: design, sustainable development, integration of new information technologies, and consideration of the family aspect of the project. Each team will receive compensation in the amount $55,700 for this task, as established by the Ordre des architectes du Québec.
For this stage, the jury will be seconded by a technical commission made up of experts who will advise on technical feasibility and regulatory aspects as well as functionality and respect of budget constraints.
Project Description
The library is to be built on the site of the former municipal yards, located south of Boulevard Rosemont between Rue Saint-Denis and Rue Saint-Hubert, and extending as far as Rue Carrières. A park named in honour of actor Luc Durand will be built not far from the library at the same site, on which some 500 residential units will also be built, including two community housing projects and one condo development.
The library, which will incorporate the existing heritage building at 700 Boulevard Rosemont, is one of the central elements in the revitalization of this neighbourhood, which aims to become a model for urban planning based on families, social mix and sustainable development.
(Source : Ville de Montréal Press Release - 18/09/09)