Grand Quai & Port of Montreal Tower. Photo credit: Olivier Blouin
The design of the Port of Montréal Tower, by Provencher_Roy, began in 2013 with the intention to combine architecture and landscape.
Following completion, the project now represents a dramatic transformation of an infrastructure complex that was crumbling into an exceptional public landscape.
Standing at 65 metres high, this new icon of the Old Port offers a view of both the city and the river. Similar to a lighthouse, it acts as a landmark for visitors who arrive by boat and signals the entrance to the Port.
For Montréal residents, it marks the presence of the quay as well as a large public square from the pedestrian zones of Old Montréal.
“We tend to forget, as Montréalers, that we live on an island. We had a fantastic opportunity to create a place that celebrates our two natural icons: the majestic Saint-Lawrence River and Mount Royal,” said Sonia Gagné, Architect, Principal Partner and Lead Designer. The tower overlooks a new elevated promenade that reconnects the city to its waterfront, while also anchoring a redeveloped riverwalk, and creating a gathering place in the Old Port.
As one of the tallest structures in the area, the Tower orients visitors and creates a visual point of reference to help both tourists and residents.
“We wanted to make a statement to attract Montréalers to the end of the pier thanks to quality public spaces, beautiful views from the Tower, access to ...