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A WELL-KEPT SECRET
The Queen Alix in the Heart of the Architects’ Village
Modernist openings
The result of a collaboration between Reflecting the neighbourhood’s eclectic developer Maître Carré, architecture firm nature, the Queen Alix includes 25 Blouin Tardif Architecture Environnement condominiums of different types: lofts with “The large cube was opened up in certain
and Rhoncus Design, the Queen Alix is a direct street access, one- to three-bedroom strategic places to create dynamic and
new multi-unit residential project at the condos, townhouses with private yards, and hospitable volume,” explains architect
corner of Alexandra St. and Alexandra Ave., penthouses with mezzanines and rooftop Isabelle Beauchamp, of Blouin Tardif
in the heart of Montreal’s Marconi-Alexandra gardens. It will also include a small retail Architecture Environnement. On the ground
neighbourhood, also known as Mile-Ex. space, right at the unique intersection. floor, a retail space with ample windows, as
Saluting the past, present and future The architecture of the Queen Alix is residential units, were carved out of the large
grounded in a desire to echo the design structure.
well as private entrances for several of the
Once a primarily industrial district, the language [M1] of the neighbourhood’s former diverse, contrast-rich neighbourhood is now factories, while presenting a more modern Thanks to a focus on residents’ well being,
home to numerous architects (and some of overall look. the project pays special attention to interior
their most beautiful homes), artists’ studios,
layouts: ergonomically efficient circulation,
start-ups, and soon the artificial intelligence The structure is timeless and classic, with functional spaces and up-to-date styling.
hub. features typical of buildings in Mile-Ex: cubic Noble materials – though not ostentatious
volume, brick façade, large windows. ones – were used wherever possible. “The
The Queen Alix is fully in tune with this urban
palette of light, calming colours serves as a
neighbourhood’s rich history and bright Upon closer examination, we discover a canvas on which each owner can express
future. carefully planned cube with several ingenious their personality,” says designer Pascale Viglas
architectural details. of Rhoncus Design.