Photo credit: Stéphane Groleau
Maîtres d??uvre Architectes (MDO), has introduced Espace Péribonka, located in the village of Péribonka, on the banks of Quebec?s Lac Saint-Jean.
The Village of Péribonka, founded in 1888, is home to roughly 500 residents, but although small, contains historic and cultural significance as a colonial settlement.
The development of the Péribonka tourist site consists of a a $17 million, multi-governmental investment in a multifunctional complex, a new fire station, and a renovation of the Louis-Hémon Museum.
Photo credit: Stéphane Groleau
MDO was awarded the mandate as part of a public tender process for their vision that contained a fresh new approach to previous proposals.
Prior to settling on a final design, the firm participated in various meetings with the project?s stakeholders to gain a thorough understanding of the nature of the project, as well as the diverse needs and expectations of those it would serve. Photo credit: Stéphane Groleau
After receiving carte blanche approval, MDO focused on infusing a “WOW” effect into their design of a project which included the preservation and rejuvenation of existing buildings, such as a church that was designated as the new home of the museum.
A key focus of Espace Péribonka was to develop an appealing tourist destination within the core of the municipality which was achieved through the design of multifunctional spaces that addressed  stakeholder needs, with connections bet...