On December 7, the Pôle Multimodal Vendôme won an architectural design award in the Transportation category of the 2023 edition of the prestigious international Architecture MasterPrize competition. This award underscores the excellence of the project and highlights its significant impact on architecture and urban connectivity. The achievement of the Bisson Fortin and Provencher_Roy architectural consortium joins a distinguished group of Architecture MasterPrize winners, integrating a global community of architects and designers whose creations help shape the contemporary architectural landscape.

Judged by an international jury of experts, the Pôle Multimodal Vendôme stood out for its functional approach and harmonious integration into the urban fabric of Montreal's Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce neighbourhood. An open plan that promotes fluidity and intuitive orientation, as well as perennial materiality, was favoured, preserving the architectural heritage of the existing metro station while respecting the uniqueness of the Montreal metro network.

"We are truly honoured to receive this award. It signifies the creativity and collaborative effort that went into bringing this project to life, and underscores our commitment to excellence in architectural design and the improvement of Montreal's public transit network," said Christian Bisson, Partner Architect at Bisson Fortin.

"The project concept is intended to be a clear solution to a complex program. As the building is a gateway to the McGill University Health Centre, the main access point to the train station and the metro station, the project forms a coherent whole that also offers outdoor public space and a significant presence on the boulevard," explains Sonia Gagné, architect and VP at Provencher_Roy

The Architecture MasterPrize is the latest accolade for the Vendôme Multimodal Hub, adding to the accolades it has received since its debut in summer 2022. Previous awards include four Grand Prix du Design 2023 certificates, including two Gold Certificates in the Infrastructure and Architecture + Concrete categories, placing the project among the finalists. The project also received a Silver Certificate for Sustainable Architecture and a Bronze Certificate for Architecture + Art, confirming its overall approach to integrating sustainable architecture and art.

In March 2023, the Vendôme Multimodal Hub received several awards from the American Concrete Institute (ACI), including the ACI Excellence Award in the Infrastructure category and multiple Mentions for Innovative Use of Concrete, Durability and Resilience, as well as a Mention from the Association Béton Québec (ABQ), highlighting the distinctive structural framework and quality of the exposed concrete.

This ongoing series of recognitions solidifies the Vendôme Multimodal Hub's flagship sustainable mobility project status. This new award undoubtedly confirms the international importance of the project and underscores the expertise of Bisson Fortin and Provencher Roy in terms of innovation and architectural quality.

Technical sheet

Architects: Bisson Fortin, Provencher_Roy architectes en consortium
Engineering: SNC Lavalin
Regulations: Technorm
Elevator: Consultants EXIM
Cost surveyor: Legico
Photo credit: David Boyer and James Brittain