Beaupré Michaud et Associés, Architectes en collaboration avec MU Architecture et PARA-SOL

Restoration of city hall: Creating an accessible and unifying space

Last updated April 21, 2024
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Work has started on the restoration and modernization of city hall. This transformation will make the building more people-friendly, welcoming and accessible to the public. Visitors will be able to enjoy an exhibition space and a café, and discover rooms that previously were closed to the public.

A permanent exhibition and artworks to discover

On the ground floor, visitors will find an exhibition space that will house a permanent exhibit on municipal democracy and the history of the administrative district and city hall.

Unique works created as part of a public art competition launched in the spring of 2021 will be featured inside and outside the building. 

A space that reflects the city’s concern with sustainable development

Special attention was placed on sustainable development during the restoration. Like other spaces, the café will integrate new sources of renewable energy, which will significantly reduce  its power consumption. In addition, measures have been put in place to reduce the waste generated by the building at source through the ICI on recycle + program. The café will use washable dishes, reusable containers, as well as local, organic and fair-trade products. Triage zones will be available throughout the building to encourage composting and recycling. 

This project is aimed at securing LEED v4 for Building Operations and Maintenance certification.

Beaupré Michaud et Associés, Architectes en collaboration avec MU Architecture et PARA-SOL
Rendering of the Hall of Honour at city hall
  • Rendu du hall d’honneur l'hôtel de ville
  • Rendu du nouveau café de l’hôtel de ville
  • Vue de la nouvelle salle pour les consultations publiques des commissions ou pour des événements
  • Vue du balcon donnant sur la salle du conseil

An even more accessible city hall

A greater number of spaces will be accessible to the public. The newly accessible spaces will include the exterior balcony where General de Gaulle gave his famous speech in 1967, and a room for public consultations and events. 

In order to facilitate mobility, the highest standards of universal accessibility will be applied throughout the building, including access to balconies. For example, visitors will be able to attend city or agglomeration council meetings by sitting on the council room balcony, which will be redeveloped to include spaces for people with limited mobility.

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