Platform

Project idea

The Platform concept derives from the idea to create the connection between the city and the river, giving free pedestrian access and creating a favourable urban environment for people. The proposal takes place on a 35 hectare site in Ville-Marie district in Montreal that hasn't been used properly for many years. However, this is not just a wasteland or a grey area. The district is well-known for the first beer factory along the river side being an excellent example of industrial architecture. Nevertheless, it was sold and a part of the factory is planned to be converted into a museum. There is also a radio station headquarters that has been moved to a new building next door leaving the former office empty. Correspondingly, the city has a large site with unexploited land and buildings which has the capacity to be transformed into a state of the art neighbourhood.

Project description

The main problems of the site are highways and railroads. The current infrastructure separates the area into several parts, creating an unfavourable environment for pedestrians. In order to solve the problem, it was decided to demolish abandoned structures and overlap the site with the Platform. The project covers only empty land bypassing remaining buildings. In turn, car parking, public transportation systems and other logistics are organized below the Platform. The neighbourhood accommodates all necessary public, education, recreation and residential amenities, providing people with conducive living conditions.

Technical information

The project is made of reinforced concrete.

Documentation

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