La belle dame Notre-Dame Street, Montreal, Qc. Canada
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DESCRIPTION
Colorful landscape installation created to enhance Notre-Dame Street, in heart of the Old Lachine neighborhood. Entitled "La Belle dame", the urban operation marks the beginning of a major revitalization project, transforming the street into a vibrant destination for both the metropolitan area and new urban development areas nearby. The project highlights the historic street’s most flourishing period, revealing 23 former streetcar posts that are still present. Combined with a series of contemporary installations and reinterpretations, the project offers both a memorable atmosphere and a flexible platform for the variety of programs expected to occur on the street.
client
Ville de Montréal
TEAM
Mélanie Mignault, Mathieu Casavant, Michel Langevin, Josée Labelle, Catherine Blain, Emilie Bertrand-Villemure
YEAR
2013