Chevalier Morales in consortium with DMA architectes
Chevalier Morales in consortium with DMA architectes
Occupancy: September 7, 2017
Construction Budget: $21 million
Drummondville Library was developed so that it transposes the historical, cultural and poetic essence of the region into an architectural composition. Since its founding by a garrison of soldiers turned farmers, the city had developed an industrial economy through hydroelectric dams. After a difficult economic transition, Drummondville welcomes its library as a symbol and a synthesis of these redevelopment efforts. Attached to the municipal skating rink with which it maintains a close dialogue and an exchange of energy, the new library allows the surrounding public area to become a lively gathering place where culture and sports meet.
PHOTO: Adrien Williams
PHOTO: Chevalier Morales
PHOTO: Adrien Williams, Chevalier Morales
PHOTO: Adrien Williams
PHOTO: Chevalier Morales
PHOTO: Chevalier Morales
“The jury applauds the local authorities who commissioned this detailed, delicate, and well-solved building. Placed next to a suburban hockey arena, the library uses stylize curves to great effect. The design benefits from robust visual and physical connections that unite architectural experiences inside the library to the landscaping. The all-white interior offers graceful swoops of walls and stairs all raked by sweeps of natural light.”
Jury members