Palais Montcalm
2002
Québec City, Quebec, Canada- Architecture for culture, research, sport or leisure
- Division
- Performing art building
The competition for the renovation of the Palais Montcalm was launched in 2002 by the City of Quebec. Built in the early 1930s and inaugurated in 1932, the Palais Montcalm was Quebec City's first municipal cultural complex. The Palais Montcalm is defined as both a center and Maison de la culture dedicated to promoting the culture of Quebec. Since 1991, a series of renovations have been undertaken to make the Palais Montcalm "La Maison de la musique de la Capitale nationale" and the home of Les Violons du Roy.
Following a provincial call for candidates, four architects, agencies and groups based in Quebec City were selected for the second compensated phase. Following this part, defined as a "concept sketch", the jury recommended a winner from among the four Quebec City competitors.
One of the main integration issues of the competition was the main façade of the Palais Montcalm, which, according to the competition program, was to be affected only moderately in order to preserve its original character. Interventions on the exterior of the auditorium were to be done in continuity with the recently developed contemporary architectural style. Beyond the architectural and technical qualities sought, the renovation of the Palais Montcalm had to meet the needs of its internationally renowned chamber orchestra in residence, Les Violons du Roy.
(CRC translation)
Following a provincial call for candidates, four architects, agencies and groups based in Quebec City were selected for the second compensated phase. Following this part, defined as a "concept sketch", the jury recommended a winner from among the four Quebec City competitors.
One of the main integration issues of the competition was the main façade of the Palais Montcalm, which, according to the competition program, was to be affected only moderately in order to preserve its original character. Interventions on the exterior of the auditorium were to be done in continuity with the recently developed contemporary architectural style. Beyond the architectural and technical qualities sought, the renovation of the Palais Montcalm had to meet the needs of its internationally renowned chamber orchestra in residence, Les Violons du Roy.
(CRC translation)