Furthermore, the fenestrated spaces
frame views of the river L’Assomption and
surrounding cityscape from within.
Since its inauguration, the museum has
become an important setting for social
activities and gatherings such a classes,
creative studios, performances, exhibitions,
guided tours, cocktails, and concerts.
Particular attention was paid to the
original building by revealing and cleaning
thexisting concrete structure that had been
covered up with brick and plaster over time.
In order to facilitate visitor orientation and
create a dramatic double-height space,
part of the second floor concrete slab was
demolished at the entrance of the building
here the original museum atrium had once
existed.
The museum greatly benefits from a
succession of loosely programmed spaces
with varied spatial arrangements that permit
and encourage a multiplicity of functions.
Furthermore, the reverberation time of each
of these spaces was modulated with the
use of absorptive acoustical surfaces, while
motorized blinds control natural light levels,
and a series of audio-visual infrastructures
allow multimedia content to be broadcasted
and featured in all of these spaces.