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Prix du XXe siècle

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and Heritage Canada National Trust wish to promote public awareness about significant Canadian architecture of the 20th century.

The Prix du XXe siècle recognizes outstanding and lasting contributions to Canadian architecture, and landmark buildings in the historical context of Canadian Architecture. This prize celebrates design quality as well as enduring excellence, recognizing buildings that continue to be used as designed or that have successfully accommodated new uses without being altered in ways that detract from the original design intent. The award can recognize a building in Canada, designed by an architect from any country, or a building anywhere in the world that was designed by a Canadian architect.

Submissions will be judged on the following criteria.

  • The building is significant in Canadian architectural terms.

Prix du XXe siècle — 2020 Recipient

Recipient: 
Pont pour cyclistes et piétons de la rivière Humber
Architect(s): 

Montgomery Sisam Architects

City: 
Toronto,
Province / Territory: 
ON

Le pont pour cyclistes et piétons de la rivière Humber constitue un lien vital avec le réseau de sentiers riverains le long du lac Ontario. La conception a nécessité la mobilisation d'une équipe intégrée d'ingénieurs, d'architectes, d'architectes paysagistes et d'artistes qui ont su mettre en valeur le patrimoine culturel et naturel du site.

Prix du XXe siècle — 2020 Recipient

Recipient: 
Humber Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge
Architect(s): 

Montgomery Sisam Architects

City: 
Toronto,
Province / Territory: 
ON

The Humber River Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge provides a vital link to the waterfront trail system along the shore of Lake Ontario. The design called for an integrated team of engineers, architects, landscape architects and artists, so that the project could provide a narrative of the cultural and natural heritage of the site.

Prix du XXe siècle — Lauréat de 2020

Recipient: 
Jardin des papillons de Niagara Falls
Architect(s): 

Baird Sampson Neuert Architects

City: 
Niagara Falls,
Province / Territory: 
ON

Le jardin des papillons de la Commission des parcs du Niagara est un complexe exemplaire de bâtiments en verre consacrés à l'observation publique et à l'élevage de papillons vivants. Achevé en 1994, il reste la plus grande installation de ce type en Amérique du Nord et la plus septentrionale. Lors de son ouverture, il a été salué dans The Economist comme une réalisation internationale de premier plan. Le jardin est rapidement devenu une attraction « incontournable » de la région de Niagara Falls.

Prix du XXe siècle — 2020 Recipient

Recipient: 
Niagara Falls Butterfly Conservatory
Architect(s): 

Baird Sampson Neuert Architects

City: 
Niagara Falls,
Province / Territory: 
ON

The Niagara Parks Commission’s Butterfly Conservatory is an exemplary complex of glass buildings dedicated to the public display and rearing of live butterflies. Completed in 1994, it remains the largest and most northerly facility of its kind in North America. At the time of opening, it was celebrated in the Economist as a landmark international achievement. It quickly became a “must-see” attraction in Niagara Falls. 

Prix du XXe siècle — 2017 Recipient

Recipient: 
Ontario Place - Cinesphere and Pods
Architect(s): 
Eberhard Zeidler (then of Craig Zeidler Strong, now Zeidler Partnership Architects)
 
City: 
Toronto
Province / Territory: 
ON

Eberhard Zeidler, FRAIC, recipient of the RAIC Gold Medal in 1986, proposed that Ontario Place be inserted in and over Lake Ontario. His design consisted of the Pods, five interconnected mast-hung pavilions; and the Cinesphere, a “triodetic” dome that housed the world’s first permanent IMAX cinema.

Prix du XXe siècle — 2017 Recipient

Recipient: 
CN Tower
Architect(s): 

John Andrews International/Roger du Toit

The Webb Zerafa Menkes Housden Partnership (WZMH)

Associated Project Architect, Edward R. Baldwin

City: 
Toronto
Province / Territory: 
ON

Rising 553.33 metres above the Toronto skyline, the CN Tower celebrates structural innovation while providing a symbol for Toronto recognized worldwide, and a major tourist attraction, drawing more than two million visitors annually.

Webb Zerafa Menkes Housden Architects with John Andrews Architects International worked alongside engineers and contractors to produce creative designs and construction methods.

Prix du XXe siècle — Lauréat 2018

Recipient: 
Toronto Central YMCA
Architect(s): 

Diamond Schmitt Architects

City: 
Toronto,
Province / Territory: 
ON

Le YMCA a été créé à la fin du 19e siècle pour héberger des jeunes chrétiens qui quittaient la campagne pour s’établir en ville. Au milieu du siècle, il n’avait plus cette raison d’être et le conseil d’administration du YMCA du Toronto métropolitain a mis fin à sa fonction hôtelière. L’aspect religieux est devenu plus nuancé et le « Y » favorisait l’inclusion dans une société en train de se diversifier. En décidant de remplacer son installation centrale inadéquate, le conseil d’administration souhaitait un design qui reflète sa nouvelle mission.

Prix du XXe siècle — 2018 Recipient

Recipient: 
Toronto Central YMCA
Architect(s): 

Diamond Schmitt Architects

City: 
Toronto,
Province / Territory: 
ON

The YMCA was established at the end of the 19th century to accommodate Christian youth migrating from rural to urban life. By mid-century, this was no longer necessary, and the Board of the Metropolitan Toronto YMCA dropped the hostel function. The religious aspect became more muted, and the “Y” promoted inclusion of a diversifying society. In deciding to replace its inadequate central facility, the board sought a fitting design to reflect its new mission.

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