Montreal Competition

Panel One

Panel Two

Aerial view of Place ville Marie. Green Parterres are added over the open portion of the expressway to create an unimpeded flow of pedestrian movement through the urban space.

A faded overlay shows the expressway beneath the parterres.

Aerial View

Aerial View

Streetscape - Proposed East side of Rue Saint Antoine looking North

Existing East side of Rue Saint-Antoine looking north

Corner of Rue Saint Anoine and Rue Gosford Proposed.

Aerial View

The existing concrete walls that form the tunnel for the expressway are clad with brick masonry, benches and solar panels act to provide power and create shade for a sitting pedestrian. These walls would act as a distinct and identifiable edge to a major pedestrian urban space.