“ As they searched for a solution , the architects paid a lot of attention to the history of the site
and its new context .
ANNE CARRIER ARCHITECTURE
THE CONTEXT
Like many small Canadian communities , Marieville has a rich history and several buildings of interest , among them an impressive stone church just south of the site . The future library will face the town ’ s century-old park featuring beautiful mature trees , a monument , and a kiosk where open air concerts can take place . Remnants of a former church are buried in a carefully preserved archeological zone .
The site borders the town ’ s main street , which runs parallel to a nearby river and still features historically significant residences . Over the last few years , Marieville has taken several initiatives to gradually transform this central area into a civic pole where the library and its community-oriented services will play a major role . As they searched for a solution , the architects paid a lot of attention to the history of the site and its new context .
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