Construction of Montreal University‘s HEC downtown hub is nearing completion as the officials get ready for the grand opening in 2022. The Provencher Roy center for entrepreneurship and research, located at the junction of the Quartier des Affaires, the Quartier des Spectacles, and the Quartier International, will strengthen relationships between the school and the Montreal business community. The facility, which is aiming for LEED Gold certification, will have 27 classrooms, a 300-seat auditorium, and a center for events and talks. The building’s public facilities, which include a library, lounge, café, indoor garden, and courtyard, link it with the city and provide additional communal spaces.
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The lower floors of the Montreal University’s HEC hub project construction, which are easily accessible from the three major entrances, hold the meeting and gathering services. The top floors house the executive education department’s conference rooms, classrooms, and administrative offices. The building’s northwest wing has a research center where entrepreneurs and academics may work on developing technologies such as artificial intelligence. During the 1860s, the location was home to St. Bridget’s Refuge, a sanctuary for Irish women. The new structure maintains most of the greenspace, changing it into a manicured park that extends the basilica’s forecourt.
Montreal University’s HEC hub project design
The Montreal University’s HEC hub modern design contrasts with the site’s ancient architecture while complementing Montréal’s urban character as a mix of old and new. The architecture was created in conjunction with community members and stakeholders to ensure that it recognized and respected the site’s legacy while also contributing to the surrounding urban fabric. Pedestrian pathways circulate the structure with a 10-meter elevation difference around the site, connecting the streets on the east and west sides, as well as the open areas on the north and south sides. The structure is accessible from all sides, making it more of a neighborhood than a separate structure.