Grand Théâtre, Québec City Building - architecture and design

Grand Théâtre, Québec City Building



Grand Théâtre de Québec, Québec Building Renovation, Canadian Architecture, Images
Grand Théâtre in Québec City
Apr 30, 2021
Grand Théâtre de Québec
Architects: Lemay and Atelier 21
Location: Mont-Royal, Québec, Canada

The Grand Théâtre de Québec restoration project has just been awarded four prestigious awards of excellence. Two have been presented by the Ordre des architects du Québec – the jury?s highest honors and the public?s choice. SAB Magazine has also recognized the project with the Green Building Award as well as the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, for its innovative prowess.

Prized for its brutalist architecture, the Grand Théâtre de Québec is a cultural icon. Lemay and Atelier 21 were tasked with restoring and protecting the building?s crumbling outer shell and its emblematic Bonet mural, inside.
The new envelope is a delicate response to a complex problem. In developing corrective measures for the building?s many weaknesses, the transdisciplinary team produced a sustainable, innovative solution: adding a transparent, glass curtain wall to the concrete structure.

The glass casing was carefully designed in continuity with the structure developed by Victor Prus, the original architect, and the mural work of Jordi Bonet, enshrined by Prus? protective outer shell.

Discrete and almost immaterial at times, it reflects its surroundings and becomes the main interface with the city, adding an additional theatrical act in the disc...
_MFUENTENOTICIAS e-architect
_MURLDELAFUENTE http://www.e-architect.co.uk/

--------------------------------
 
Dezeen at IKEA Festival: Form Us With Love unveils sustainable collaboration on day three

exposed concrete and brick compose YSH house’s facade in central java

29-03-2024 06:36 - ( Architecture )
70 beautiful doors that you'll love to see

Brock researcher says giant bamboo may be future of sustainable construction

Photo: Brock University via Getty Images A Brock researcher is aiming to shape the future of sustainable construction through the use of engineered bamboo, a material that’s considered “unconventional.” With funding from a Government of...
29-03-2024 06:36 - ( Architecture )
70 beautiful doors that you'll love to see

Who Needs To Know"

Firms are sharing project contracts and budgets more openly across teams as a matter of staff engagement. By Bradford McKee Clockwise from top left: Paul Kissinger, FASLA, CEO, Kissinger Design, Dexter, Michigan, photo courtesy EDSA; Susannah...
29-03-2024 06:36 - ( Architecture )
70 beautiful doors that you'll love to see

RSC (Resort Software Community) Building | THAD SUP Atelier

About Resort Software Community Building Resort Software Community Building project named “Garden & Courtyard” is a part of the Hainan Smart Ecological New City Digital City Hall. It includes a versatile building that serves as an exhibition...
29-03-2024 06:36 - ( Architecture )
70 beautiful doors that you'll love to see

exposed concrete and brick compose YSH house?s facade in central java

dynamic mezzanine spaces within ysh house\'s facade evoke curiosity. The post exposed concrete and brick compose YSH house’s facade in central java appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
29-03-2024 06:36 - ( Architecture )
70 beautiful doors that you'll love to see

the broad reveals major expansion plans by diller scofidio + renfro

spanning more than 5,000 sqm, the new construction increases gallery space by 70% and allows visitors to see more of the museum?s growing collection. The post the broad reveals major expansion plans by diller scofidio + renfro appeared first on...
29-03-2024 06:36 - ( Architecture )
70 beautiful doors that you'll love to see

aerodynamic automotive design informs jinhua newenergy car-city square in china

the design integrates two core elements of automotive culture: mathematical functions describing electric impulses and the aerodynamic coefficient Cx. The post aerodynamic automotive design informs jinhua newenergy car-city square in china appeared...
29-03-2024 06:36 - ( Architecture )
70 beautiful doors that you'll love to see

genesis? latest neolun SUV has swiveling front seats and screens that unfold from ceiling

genesis introduces its new concept electric SUV, neolun, in time for 2024 new york international auto show where the car model is slated to be displayed. The post genesis? latest neolun SUV has swiveling front seats and screens that unfold from...
29-03-2024 06:36 - ( Architecture )
70 beautiful doors that you'll love to see

audio erotica book explores the quirkiest hi-fi brochures through the years

from austere post-war britain to poppy pre-millennium japan, audio erotica offers a nostalgic collection of iconic hi-fi brochures. The post audio erotica book explores the quirkiest hi-fi brochures through the years appeared first on designboom |...
29-03-2024 06:36 - ( Architecture )
70 beautiful doors that you'll love to see

MIT graduate utilizes waste to build a foldable and adaptable home prototype

the upcycling project by yiqing wang integrates technology and craftsmanship in waste design. The post MIT graduate utilizes waste to build a foldable and adaptable home prototype appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
29-03-2024 06:36 - ( Architecture )
70 beautiful doors that you'll love to see

autonomous overnight travel pod can swiftly drive passengers to places while they?re asleep

in the autonomous overnight travel concept vehicle named swift pod, passengers can sleep while the triangular car takes them to their destination on its own. The post autonomous overnight travel pod can swiftly drive passengers to places while...
29-03-2024 06:36 - ( Architecture )
70 beautiful doors that you'll love to see

OFIS uplifts 1930s modernist dwelling with a curved and floating pavilion in slovenia

the design went much further than conventional solutions, creating a pillar loop as an extension of the living area and pavilion simultaneously. The post OFIS uplifts 1930s modernist dwelling with a curved and floating pavilion in slovenia appeared...
29-03-2024 06:36 - ( Architecture )
70 beautiful doors that you'll love to see

Linehouse creates greenhouse-informed food market in Shanghai

Architecture studio Linehouse has wrapped a food market in a Shanghai laneway neighbourhood around a central atrium informed by Victorian greenhouses. Named Foodie Social, the 2,000-square-metre food market is located within the Hong Shou Fang...
29-03-2024 06:36 - ( Architecture )
-------------------------------------
server nuevo