ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS
The track encircles two sunken double gymnasiums , and the installation of an acoustic ceiling above masterfully calms the collective vibrancy of the environment . The fully-glazed façade provides a window onto all of it for passersby and , conversely , also connects track users and others on the inside with the surrounding external landscape and pedestrian traffic of campus life .
“ More than just a building , the new complex pays tribute to the Collège Notre Dame mission ,” explains Frappier . “ It is designed to make students feel that they are part of something special , in the heart of the action , whether they are playing a sport , rehearsing theatre , or simply making their way across the campus .”
A source of pride After breaking ground in October 2020 , Complexe Sportif et Culturelle Collège Notre-Dame was completed in December 2022 . The new complex adds a 21st century chapter to the institution ’ s illustrious history , with an infusion of contemporary design and materiality that blends with existing buildings to unify the sprawling campus . Beyond a typical architectural response , the new complex contributes to the social fabric of Collège Notre-Dame in a significant way . That social aspect played a major role in ACDF ’ s approach and decision-making throughout the project , ensuring a final product that will deliver positive impacts for the daily lives of students for years to come . concludes Maxime-Alexis Frappier . “ We are very proud of the future that lies ahead for this building as a tool for communicating and motivating as an extension of the learning process .”
Technical specifications Project name : Collège Notre-Dame Sports and Cultural Centre Location : 3791 Queen Mary Road , Montreal , Quebec , Canada Client : Collège Notre-Dame Architects : ACDF Architecture Sector / project type : institutional Project start : September 2019 Project completed : September 2023 Surface area : 1,825 m2 Photo credits : Adrien Williams
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“ This project is a shining example of how the power of architecture and design can convey values and facilitate inclusion , fraternity , and diversity ,”
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