L'Oratoire Saint-Joseph du Mont-Royal : Phase A-4, volet muséal / Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal: Phase A-4, Museum Component
2017
Montréal, Quebec, Canada- Religious structures
- Building
- Christian religious buildings
Saint Joseph's Oratory is a work of the Congregation of Holy Cross, whose fathers and brothers are also at the origin of Notre-Dame College in Montreal, where Saint Brother André was a porter. Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal is a non-profit organization (NPO) whose revenues depend in particular on donations and the sale of various products. It enjoys a national and international reputation. It is interesting to note that the Congregation played an important role as an artistic patron. Indeed, art is omnipresent on the site of the Oratory (architecture, music, painting, sculpture, mosaic ...). These different artistic forms are integrated into the site and testify to its rich heritage.
Recognized as a National Historic Site of Canada in 2003, Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal is a vast pilgrimage site of the Roman Catholic Church located on the north side of Mount Royal in the city of Montreal, Quebec. Dominated by the immense dome of the basilica, the place is a landmark visible for miles around. The pilgrims enter the premises by crossing the gates of the enclosure and following an alley lined with gardens to a set of buildings whose basilica is the central point.
As part of the development of its Master Plan for Development, to which phases A2 and A3 are in production, Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal wishes to complete phase A4, which will allow the finalization of the vision of the basilica's architects: access to the space between the dome of the basilica and the outer dome, to its culminating point, the lantern, a unique observatory in Montreal. This stage represents the final element of this unique architectural ensemble. To this project is added the redefinition of the museum component of Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal and the redevelopment of its museum.
Phase A4 aims to improve (museum) and develop (between dome and observation center) the experience of the pilgrim and the visitor during their journey in the Oratory by a renewed and improved route. This phase includes the upgrade of the exhibition hall and reserves, the creation of a new multimedia interpretation and animation center in the inter-domes, and the accessibility of the observatory. This work will create a new circuit focused on architectural, heritage and cultural discovery, independent of the one leading to the basilica.
The exceptional design of the dome has created a huge, unique space. At its maximum, the vertiginous height separating the domes inside and outside reaches 40 meters (131 feet). The design of the inter-domes aims to create a circular space on two levels, a ring that would allow the passage of a large number of people. The exterior wall consists of stained glass and windows that offer a 360° view of Montreal. The development of this site will create a large circular exhibition space stripped of ceiling, which can also accommodate various events.
All the stated objectives will contribute to the enhancement of the cultural and museum component of the Oratory and this unique space that is the dome, its architectural signature. This project will promote the visibility of its architecture and position it among the great domes of this world.
Museum:
- the creation of an integrated museum concept, adapted to the physical and spiritual environment
- optimization of the exhibition area and reserves in the available space
- the integration of the museum visit circuit with that of the inter-domes
- the development of a concept favoring the flexibility of development of exhibition areas
- exploitation of existing fenestration and natural lighting in the visit circuit
- upgrading of the museum hall and some of the reserves
- bringing the exhibition sector envelope up to standard
- universal accessibility
Between domes:
- respect for the significant elements of this space
- their development, in architectural and structural terms
- the creation of floor areas offering optimization of layout flexibility for exhibitions or events
- the creation of spatial experiences integrated into the visit circuit
- the exploitation of views and accessibility
- the harmonious integration of vertical circulation with existing structures
- exploitation of natural lighting
- the integration of mechanical systems to the whole
- acoustic treatment
- development of a concept of development conducive to multimedia animation
- harmonious integration of upgrading measures; CNB, ASHRAE
- universal accessibility up to level 202
Observatory:
- respect for the integrity of its envelope
- the exploitation of views and accessibility
- the development of an interpretation-friendly layout
- integration of standardization measures; CNB
Operation:
- The ticketing must be common to the museum and the inter-domes, and be accessible from the two entrances, the esplanade and the hall.
- The box office must be in the shop, with which she must share the staff.
- Access to the museum must be from the shop.
- The entrance to the esplanade must allow free access to dioramas.
The objective of budget compliance is included in all the proposed interventions.
(From competition's documentation)
(Unofficial automated translation)
Recognized as a National Historic Site of Canada in 2003, Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal is a vast pilgrimage site of the Roman Catholic Church located on the north side of Mount Royal in the city of Montreal, Quebec. Dominated by the immense dome of the basilica, the place is a landmark visible for miles around. The pilgrims enter the premises by crossing the gates of the enclosure and following an alley lined with gardens to a set of buildings whose basilica is the central point.
As part of the development of its Master Plan for Development, to which phases A2 and A3 are in production, Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal wishes to complete phase A4, which will allow the finalization of the vision of the basilica's architects: access to the space between the dome of the basilica and the outer dome, to its culminating point, the lantern, a unique observatory in Montreal. This stage represents the final element of this unique architectural ensemble. To this project is added the redefinition of the museum component of Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal and the redevelopment of its museum.
Phase A4 aims to improve (museum) and develop (between dome and observation center) the experience of the pilgrim and the visitor during their journey in the Oratory by a renewed and improved route. This phase includes the upgrade of the exhibition hall and reserves, the creation of a new multimedia interpretation and animation center in the inter-domes, and the accessibility of the observatory. This work will create a new circuit focused on architectural, heritage and cultural discovery, independent of the one leading to the basilica.
The exceptional design of the dome has created a huge, unique space. At its maximum, the vertiginous height separating the domes inside and outside reaches 40 meters (131 feet). The design of the inter-domes aims to create a circular space on two levels, a ring that would allow the passage of a large number of people. The exterior wall consists of stained glass and windows that offer a 360° view of Montreal. The development of this site will create a large circular exhibition space stripped of ceiling, which can also accommodate various events.
All the stated objectives will contribute to the enhancement of the cultural and museum component of the Oratory and this unique space that is the dome, its architectural signature. This project will promote the visibility of its architecture and position it among the great domes of this world.
Museum:
- the creation of an integrated museum concept, adapted to the physical and spiritual environment
- optimization of the exhibition area and reserves in the available space
- the integration of the museum visit circuit with that of the inter-domes
- the development of a concept favoring the flexibility of development of exhibition areas
- exploitation of existing fenestration and natural lighting in the visit circuit
- upgrading of the museum hall and some of the reserves
- bringing the exhibition sector envelope up to standard
- universal accessibility
Between domes:
- respect for the significant elements of this space
- their development, in architectural and structural terms
- the creation of floor areas offering optimization of layout flexibility for exhibitions or events
- the creation of spatial experiences integrated into the visit circuit
- the exploitation of views and accessibility
- the harmonious integration of vertical circulation with existing structures
- exploitation of natural lighting
- the integration of mechanical systems to the whole
- acoustic treatment
- development of a concept of development conducive to multimedia animation
- harmonious integration of upgrading measures; CNB, ASHRAE
- universal accessibility up to level 202
Observatory:
- respect for the integrity of its envelope
- the exploitation of views and accessibility
- the development of an interpretation-friendly layout
- integration of standardization measures; CNB
Operation:
- The ticketing must be common to the museum and the inter-domes, and be accessible from the two entrances, the esplanade and the hall.
- The box office must be in the shop, with which she must share the staff.
- Access to the museum must be from the shop.
- The entrance to the esplanade must allow free access to dioramas.
The objective of budget compliance is included in all the proposed interventions.
(From competition's documentation)
(Unofficial automated translation)