“ The building echoes the innovative structures that marked Quebec ’ s imagination when the
1967 World ’ s Fair was held on the site of Île Notre-Dame
LES ARCHITECTES FABG
Canadian Grand Prix : temporary partitions will be used to create the desired divisions and thus suit the technical needs of this constantly evolving sport .
The building presents a completely new configuration of the space for sports commentators and representatives of the FIA and FOWC : the distribution has been redesigned to meet the need for stakeholder interactions with the action taking place on the circuit . Unlike the Old control tower which was made at height to offer good visibility on the track , the new tower is arranged horizontally on 2 floors right in the building , as new race control technologies now require less direct visibility .
A media space is integrated into the building rather than being located in a temporary marquee , in order to provide quality services to journalistic representatives , namely modular lighting , a suitable ventilation system and electrical and telecommunications connection boxes including optical fiber .
This media space is also a rental space made available to Montrealers for events outside the Grand Prix period in all seasons .
The advent of new owners and executives at the head of the circuit has made possible the acceptance of this proposal , which corresponds to their desire to move away from the ostentatious globalized luxury in order to highlight the cultural and geographical specificity of each stage of the circuit and adapt it to emerging values .
PROGRAM The new Paddocks will accommodate up to 13 stables , each of which will have two front access for single-seaters , drivers and technical teams , as well as a service access located at the rear of the building for equipment or for quick access to the redeveloped hospitality area .
Designed without a permanent division , the garage space is modular according to the needs of the teams at each edition of the
The building has been designed to multiply the views on the race track , but also on the entire environment of the park that surrounds it , with the development of several terraces on the 2nd and 3rd floors .
The new building being higher presents a 360-degree panorama to the spectators . On one side , a close-up view of Jean-Doré Beach , the Casino de Montréal , former Pavilion of France during Expo 67 , as well as the former Pavilion of Quebec that is adjacent to it . In the distance , the city of Montreal , Mount Royal and its cross are visible .
On the other side , you can see at first glance the Olympic pool where groups of rowing , canoeing and dragon boats train . Behind , a narrow passage of the St . Lawrence River crossed by freight boats , then the South Shore of Montreal .
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