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BIG UP! Montreal

1879 – present

Posted in site by michal on October 31, 2008

Figure-ground plans of the neighborhood dating back to 1879. The site in question is that of the Montreal Forum (dark block with dotted oval).

* I just noticed that the site needs to be more obvious.

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This project is primarily concerned with the redevelopment of an urban block as a catalyst for urban renewal. The decision to renew a part of the city is understood as a show of respect and an attempt to raise the profile of the city : Bigging-Up Montreal. Although ‘instant’ developments of large urban areas have a reputation of ignoring context, this project goes big and foamy as it reimagines/reactivates one of the city’s most storied blocks.

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