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Architects: Provencher_Roy
- Area: 13000 m²
- Year: 2020
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Photographs:Adrien Williams
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Lead Architects: Sonia Gagné
Text description provided by the architects. In downtown Montreal, Sainte-Catherine Street West, as well as Phillips Square and Place du Frère-André, blends the past and the present. Architects the world over have built their works along it, leaving behind an architectural heritage that is as rich as it is full of contrasts. Informed by the desire to bolster the street’s singular identity, the urban redevelopment both streamlined and structured the street and its surroundings. Thoughtful design made the business artery the common thread between the various public spaces and historical buildings that line it, thus promoting economic vitality, the user experience, a festive ambiance, and mobility. It also highlighted the important role the department stores and landmark stores played in the emergence and commercial success of this legendary street.
