Léopold Beaulieu Plaza Technopôle Angus, Montreal, Qc. Canada

DESCRIPTION

Phase 1: Design for a public plaza serving as a pedestrian transit point for the Technopôle Angus district. The space offers terraced areas for the various ground-floor businesses, and green spaces with an undulating topographical profile incorporating a highly biodiverse plant palette. A tight planting of American Aspen, inspired by the regenerating forest landscape, quickly provides shade and coolness through the rapid development of the plant mass. The mineral surface is paved with hexagonal cobblestones and lined with a series of long benches and bicycle racks.

Phase 2: Extension of the public square in conjunction with the construction of the new LG2 building. The project pursues the concepts of greening, water management and industrial heritage enhancement.