“ The objective was to create a tower that would have a presence in the Montreal city skyline ,
while also creating a sense of community in a hyper-dense area .
LEMAY
Its design strikes a balance between bold and sleek . It absorbs and contributes to the energy of its surroundings by reflecting the richness and diversity of its location , while simultaneously creating an identity of its own . Open and generous , it creates a unique environment where multi-sensory human experiences abound . Humaniti responds to the different scales and limitations of the urban context , while reshaping the public realm of the project in both the streetscape and its vertical space .
THE BLADES
From the center of Place Jean-Paul Riopelle , one can see two narrow blades that split . The tallest blade has a truncated shape , paying homage to Manhattan ’ s Flatiron building . The second blade appears as though it splits off and falls from the monolith . The breathtaking effect amplifies the experience from the neighboring square , echoing the mist in the central fountain back towards the vertical community .
THE HIVES
The hives are a distinctive architectural gesture of the project , reinforcing the vertical city concept . While not visible from the street in their entirety , these prefabricated balconies break the scale of the project to create a domestic discourse . Each hive accommodates approximately four households , similar to the typology found in many Montreal neighborhoods . Their staggered arrangement favors the penetration of natural light within residential units , while attracting the eye through their rhythm and simplicity . The hives ’ human scale and well-defined groupings of condos evokes a smaller community feel , while accommodating hundreds of dwellings .
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