The Baie-de-Valois Nautical Center in Pointe-Claire commemorates Montreal's iconic islands
The Baie-de-Valois Nautical Center in Pointe-Claire commemorates Montreal's iconic islands

The Baie-de-Valois Nautical Center in Pointe-Claire commemorates Montreal's iconic islands

Montreal's island parks have been exceptionally busy over the past 2 years, and municipalities have received a growing demand from their citizens to invest in them, returning the coastline to the community with sustainable interventions such as the Baie-de-Valois Nautical Center

Completed in the summer of 2021, the Baie-de-Valois Nautical Center is a collaborative project between PRISME architecture e ADHOC Architectes Following consultations with citizens and shoreline users, the city of Pointe-Claire decided to revitalize the park

The Baie-de-Valois Nautical Center in Pointe-Claire commemorates Montreal's iconic islands

Located on the shores of Lake Saint-Louis in the Parc Grande-Anse, the project replaces an old and deteriorated chalet while improving the provision of water sports activities for citizens

The Baie-de-Valois Nautical Center in Pointe-Claire commemorates Montreal's iconic islands

The redevelopment of the site and its building promotes greater accessibility to a diverse clientele of all ages. A new community hall, with a capacity of 100 people, provides a venue for hosting events

The Baie-de-Valois Nautical Center in Pointe-Claire commemorates Montreal's iconic islands

Inspired by the geological layering of the site, the design is divided into several layers that reflect the surrounding landscape. The sloping roof is reminiscent of a tree vault, and the wooden cladding embodies the rhythm of tree trunks in the forests. The base of the building represents the geometry of a rocky shoreline. The shape of the roof, perceptible even from inside the building, creates an immersive atmosphere that poetically reveals a breathtaking view of Lake Saint-Louis

The Baie-de-Valois Nautical Center in Pointe-Claire commemorates Montreal's iconic islands

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