The RAIC is proud to announce the recipients of the Innovation in Architecture Award and the President?s Award for Multimedia Representations of Architecture for 2021. These awards are presented on a biannual basis as part of the RAIC Awards of Excellence program.
Innovation in Architecture
This award is to recognize excellence in architectural innovation, including the research and development and the applied use of new technology; unique adaptation of existing technology; new project delivery methods; new design processes; new details; or the development of new methods related to the construction process.
Innovations cover a wider range of architectural endeavors including, but not limited to Management, Project Delivery, Energy, or Building Envelope. The award is intended to recognize skill and innovation in technology, project delivery, building science, practice of architecture, and social innovation. Medal Recipient: Grand Théâtre de Québec Refurbishment
Architects: Lemay / Atelier21

Client: Société du Grand Théâtre de Québec

Completion: 2020

Québec, QC
The refurbishment of the Grand Théâtre de Québec?s envelope required consideration of its two defining components: its brutalist architecture by Victor Prus and an integrated sculptural mural by Jordi Bonet. Indeed, the existing building?s prefabricated concrete envelope had significant condensation and rust issues.
Having to transform a heritage icon required a creative and sensitive approach...