Bibliothèque Saint-Charles / Saint-Charles Library
2023
Montréal, Quebec, Canada- Architecture for culture, research, sport or leisure
- Building
- Library
The work required to keep the library running smoothly involves renovation and expansion.
The fire station, built in 1891, was converted into a library in 1976. Since then, the building has undergone routine maintenance, but there have been no major renovations, resulting in its current advanced state of disrepair.
The extension will be built in the adjacent Carré d'Hibernia park. While this location will enhance the quality of the project, it is essential to place the integration of the building into its environment at the heart of the project.
One of the options under consideration is an accessible green roof. In addition to the environmental impact of this technical choice (reduction of heat islands, enhanced envelope performance, soundproofing, etc.), it will also respond favorably to the expectations of citizens who have expressed the wish to limit the impact of the new building on the environment and the park. Indeed, from an urban planning and architectural point of view, this orientation will facilitate the harmonious integration of the building into its environment.
(From competition program)
(Unofficial automated translation)
The fire station, built in 1891, was converted into a library in 1976. Since then, the building has undergone routine maintenance, but there have been no major renovations, resulting in its current advanced state of disrepair.
The extension will be built in the adjacent Carré d'Hibernia park. While this location will enhance the quality of the project, it is essential to place the integration of the building into its environment at the heart of the project.
One of the options under consideration is an accessible green roof. In addition to the environmental impact of this technical choice (reduction of heat islands, enhanced envelope performance, soundproofing, etc.), it will also respond favorably to the expectations of citizens who have expressed the wish to limit the impact of the new building on the environment and the park. Indeed, from an urban planning and architectural point of view, this orientation will facilitate the harmonious integration of the building into its environment.
(From competition program)
(Unofficial automated translation)