Place de la gare, Brossard
Place de la gare, Brossard
Place de la gare, Brossard
Client:
Devimco Immobilier and the City of Brossard
Using the original concept of origami, the design of the space is inspired by a large unfolded sheet crossing through the neighbourhood that connects three main public spaces.
‘Place de la Gare’ at Solar Uniquartier
Details
‘La Place de la Gare’ was first designed to make it a vibrant and dynamic place to accommodate thousands of people that converge to take the REM, or to enter the new Solar Uniquartier district. By creating a new entrance to the city, Brossard wants to create an attractive gathering place that is a destination in itself and that allows citizens, workers and visitors to relax and enjoy themselves. The main design challenges were to provide facilities and establish a program that is flexible enough to host events, but which that is also friendly and human-scaled.
A number of components have been designed to achieve these goals. In order to integrate the design with the neighbourhood, the public space will be the starting point for a signature trail that will run through the neighbourhood. Using the original concept of origami, the design of the space is inspired by a large unfolded sheet crossing through the neighbourhood that connects three main public spaces. The various layouts and design details give an intimate scale to the user and passers-by. For example, recessed jets of water and a starry sky canopy animate the center of the public space, while all around, green lawns lined with trees create a green setting. Kiosks and spaces surrounding the space will help animate the space during events.
The site will accommodate 2,500 to 5,000 people and will be able to host a diverse range of events. In order to support these events, an elegant architectural structure will house a permanent platform at the entrance to the place and a technical gutter along the place will accommodate the different equipment required. Everything has been designed to make it a great place for shows, film screenings, and street entertainment, which will solidify it as a major cultural hub on the South Shore.
Services offered
- Integrated design of facilities and infrastructure in close collaboration with engineers
- Verification of the plan’s feasibility according to the budget provided for in the City’s loan by-law
- Coordination with municipal authorities
- Preparation of plans and specifications for call for tenders and construction
- Budget estimates and assistance during the call for tenders
Collaborators
GBI Experts-conseils Inc., Civil Engineering, Structure, Mechanics
Lemay Michaud, Architecture
Infrastructel, VRD Engineering