The student housing project is designed to be a gateway between the Montreal city center and McGill University. The building establishes an interesting connection extending from the illuminated cross on Mount Royal to Place Ville-Marie and the university via McGill College Avenue, which is the main public circulation of the site. Montreal is a city that witnessed the birth of modern architecture. The mix of the old stone walls and the new glass walls creates a unique dynamic for Montreal. How can this history inspire the young generation who is going to live between McGill University that has been standing for 200 years, and Place Ville-Marie that is the origin of many organizations and corporations?
The stone façade facing the university blend in with the adjacent monolithic office buildings. After people walk through the public pathway on the ground level and arrive at the plaza on the other side, they will discover the student residence boldly stand out with its glass façade.
