Tag Lemay

06-12-2023

Montreal's new light rail system, the Réseau Express Métropolitain

The innovative design of the Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM)'s stations heralds an era of transformation for Montreal's cityscape. The inaugural Rive-Sud line, designed by the Lemay, Bisson Fortin and Perkins & Will consortium, is an important component of the REM, reflecting on the Canadian city's commitment to sustainable public transport as a symbol of its regeneration.

29-09-2021

The new façade of the Grand Théâtre de Québec, designed by the Lemay and Atelier 21 studios

The Canadian-based Lemay and Atelier 21 architectural firms recently inaugurated the new façade of the Grand Théâtre de Québec, their winning project in the competition launched in 2015 by the Société du Grand Théâtre. In this particular case, the architects wanted to preserve and protect the original external structure, already an icon of brutalist architecture of the last century and home to a precious mural by Spanish-born Canadian painter Jordi Bonet. To achieve their goal, architects from the Lemay and Atelier 21 studios created a large glass and steel cladding, carefully designed to contain and protect the heritage of this important Canadian architecture without concealing it, while projecting it into the contemporary space thanks to the choice of materials. The project has won numerous national competitions as well as receiving an honourable mention at the International Design Awards.

12-04-2021

Winners of the 2021 Prix d’excellence en architecture

Eleven Canadian projects have been awarded the Prix d’excellence en architecture 2021, announced by the Ordre des architectes du Québec during an online gala held on April 1. The Grand Prix d’excellence en architecture 2021 and the ‘Prix du public’ (People’s Choice) were presented to the renovation of the Grand Théâtre de Québec, by architectural studio Lemay and Atelier 21, who brought new life to a theatre designed by architect Victor Prus and opened in 1971.

19-03-2021

The Montréal Four Seasons Hotel designed by Lemay and Sid Lee Architecture

Montreal’s top luxury hotel is now the Four Seasons Hotel designed by Canadian studios Lemay and Sid Lee Architecture, with interiors by Gilles & Boissier and Philip Hazan. The big building measures more than 45,000 square metres, mostly occupied by the hotel, but also containing private residences, retail space, meeting rooms, a spa and wellness centre, and the restaurant of renowned chef Marcus Samuelsson, designed by Atelier Zébulon Perron. Completing this impressive list, the building also contains a sculptural installation eight storeys high by local artist Pascale Girardin. According to the architects, "Four Seasons Hotel Montreal brings back the city to the forefront of the global luxury hotel conversation".

22-05-2020

Lemay designs an all-round view for the Bromont Summit Chalet

Bromont – Montagne d’expériences is North America’s biggest illuminated ski resort. Last year the company that operates it appointed prominent Canadian architectural studio Lemay to build a new chalet at the top of the slopes on Mt. Brome, designed to blend in with its surroundings and offer visitors all-round views. Wood is the key to this sober contemporary architecture discretely embracing the shape of the mountain.

04-05-2020

Architecture, the pandemic and the future of design: lemay

In only a few months, everything has changed completely. Even the world of architecture. In search of possible new scenarios, Floornature opens the discussion of a new approach to design for a time of public health emergency, publishing a series of interviews with architects all over the world. How are the big studios organising their work, and what has been the impact of the current situation on smaller architectural practices? What does it mean to design infrastructure, cultural centres and living spaces while avoiding social contact? Might the resilience we seek in buildings also be applicable to the profession of architect? Here are the architects’ responses, some in text form and others in videos, in the usual style of our portal.

18-11-2019

EXPO 67 Montreal, redevelopment by Lemay

The Canadian firm Lemay is a leading provider of integrated design services for the built environment and has now worked its magic on the 1967 International and Universal Exposition or EXPO 67 site in Montreal, Canada. The design team has given the site original heart a total makeover as the new Espace 67, and their concept blends the enchanting natural setting and rich historic past of this exceptional site, to give the city a truly versatile space.

23-09-2019

Lemay Net Positive: The Phenix

With the transformation of an abandoned warehouse in Montreal into their own offices, Lemay, one of Canada’s leading architecture, planning and design firms, has developed the Phenix as a testing ground for new best practices in sustainable architecture. It is already Fitwel-certified and is also targeting LEED-Platinum and Zero Carbon certification.