2025 Prix du XXe siècle

Texte par Bernard Flaman, SAA, FRAIC, membre du comité d'experts du 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.
Montgomery Sisam Architects
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.
Montgomery Sisam Architects
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.
Baird Sampson Neuert Architects
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.
Baird Sampson Neuert Architects
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.