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Baie-de-Valois Nautical Centre in Pointe-Claire Celebrates the Insularity of Montreal
ADHOC Architectes & Prisme Architecture
The Baie-de-Valois Nautical Centre, a new sustainable structure which meets the greatest number of users needs!
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Raphaël Thibodeau
Baie-de-Valois Nautical Centre in Pointe-Claire Celebrates the Insularity of Montreal
ADHOC Architectes & Prisme Architecture
Located on the shores of Lake Saint-Louis in Grande-Anse Park, the project replaces an old and deteriorating park chalet and will serve to enhance water sport activities offered to citizens, providing a flagship community gathering point for the Pointe-Claire citizens.
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Raphaël Thibodeau
Baie-de-Valois Nautical Centre in Pointe-Claire Celebrates the Insularity of Montreal
ADHOC Architectes & Prisme Architecture
Inspired by the geological stratification of the site, the project reflects the surrounding landscape ; the angled roof is reminiscent of a tree canopy, the wood cladding embodies the rhythm of tree trunks in a wooden area, and the base of the building represents the geometry of a rocky shoreline.
Photo credit:
Raphaël Thibodeau
Baie-de-Valois Nautical Centre in Pointe-Claire Celebrates the Insularity of Montreal
ADHOC Architectes & Prisme Architecture
The wood cladding embodies the rhythm of tree trunks in a wooden area.
Photo credit:
Raphaël Thibodeau
Baie-de-Valois Nautical Centre in Pointe-Claire Celebrates the Insularity of Montreal
ADHOC Architectes & Prisme Architecture
A large skylight allows for a natural ventilation of the spaces and provides access to diffused natural light in the community hall.
Photo credit:
Raphaël Thibodeau
Baie-de-Valois Nautical Centre in Pointe-Claire Celebrates the Insularity of Montreal
ADHOC Architectes & Prisme Architecture
In the summer, solar rays are blocked by the pronounced overhang of the roof on the southwest side in order to limit heat gain inside the structure.
Photo credit:
Raphaël Thibodeau
Baie-de-Valois Nautical Centre in Pointe-Claire Celebrates the Insularity of Montreal
ADHOC Architectes & Prisme Architecture
Ash wood reclaimed as part of the fight against the emerald ash borer was used for interior finishing work and for the soffits outside.
Photo credit:
Raphaël Thibodeau
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