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with Parc J . -Albert-Gariépy and the ecosystem along the river .
The public spaces feature a crosslaminated timber roof chosen as much for its contribution to carbon sequestration as for its contribution to the definition of a simple and robust architectural language for these spaces . Particular care has been taken to restore and maintain the character of the interior spaces of the auditorium . This was accomplished by restoration of the original masonry facade and of the wooden benches , which are complemented by the mixed structure ( wood and steel ) of the roof .
Verdun Auditorium will continue to play an important role in Montreal ’ s public spaces ;
24 - www . refurbandrestore . co . uk now including 3,181 square meters of additional halls , public spaces , meeting rooms , etc ., which unify the two arenas and reaffirm its sports , convention , and multifunctional vocation .
Awards and recognitions Prize for heritage development , OAQ - 2021
Technical Sheet Project name : Verdun Auditorium Location : 4110 , Lasalle boulevard , Verdun , Qc Commissioning date : October 2020 Customer name : City of Montreal , Verdun borough Name of the architect : - Les architectes FABG
Persons involved in the design and implementation : - André Lavoie , senior architect ( project manager ) - Éric Gauthier , senior architect ( designer ) - Anna Kreplak , archictect - Dominique Potvin , bac . arch . - Vincent Désy , architect - Simon Gaudet-Lavallée , technician Other professionals and consultants who have collaborated on the project : - Contractor : Groupe Axino inc . Engineering : Tetratech
www . arch-fabg . com / project / arenaverdun Photo credits : Steve Montpetit