PRESENTED BY THE COMMONS INC STRATEGIC DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT TO CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
Alcan House, Chapter 2. The Future.
Prospective Research
Mandate
0 Review of existing material
1 Mining the potential
2 Turning potenitals into proposals
3 Finalizing the Masterplan
“To develop a strategic masterplan for the public domain of the maison alcan development project. this domain is defined as the internal and external open/circulation spaces, and the cultural and retail spaces of the complex accessible to the public. the purpose of this work is to identify and validate alternative uses for the project. focus is on both delivering creative and financially viable solutions.�
2.1 Urban Potentials
Potential 1: Strategic location
Potential 2: Zone of urban growth
MUSEUMS ART GALLERIES PERFORMING ARTS QUARTIER DES SPECTACLES QUARTIER DU MUSÉE
Potential 3: Cultural Hub
MCGILL
UQAM
CONCORDIA
ETS
QUARTIER DE L’INNOVATION
Potential 4: Educational Hub
2.2 Conceptual Principles
Volumetry Beique House
Atholstan House
Berkeley Hotel
Davis Building
Yale tower
Public domain
Plan and entrances
EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC VIEW Understanding the complex
Atrium
Alley
Ground level
Citadel
Donnacona
STRATEGIC MASTERPLAN: PHASE 1A Requalification of the public domain and urban porosity The initial phase of the project will encompass re-invigorating the public domain of the complex through re-establishing the porosity and public access on the ground level. This implies the re-definition of public programs on the ground level of the complex, opting for maximum porosity and permeability.
STRATEGIC MASTERPLAN: PHASE 1B Vertical extension of the public realm The following phase will infuse the public sphere to upper levels of the complex, creating a public loop within the complex, in which exhibitions will be hosted and services will be provided to the public. This phase also establishes a strong connection between the indoor and the outdoor spaces within the complex on all levels.
STRATEGIC MASTERPLAN: PHASE 2 Identity developed through Phase 1 leveraged. Construction of the signature tower.
financial
social
environmental
design
Following the completion of Phase 1, Phase 2 will entail the development of the lot located in the South section of the complex, allowing for public access to move further into all four corners of the block, maximizing the sociability of public lofe, while also leveraging on the project’s full potential.
Strategic Masterplan: Phase 1A Requalification of the public domain and urban porosity (PHYSICAL) exterior > interior
GROUND FLOOR POTENTIALS
Strategic Masterplan: Phase 1A Requalification of the public domain and urban porosity (PHYSICAL) interior > interior
8TH 7TH
5TH 4TH 3RD 2ND 1ST
URBAN SPACE approx. 200,000 SQ. FT.
Robustness
10%
Interior spaces accessible to the public
PUBLIC
? 60%
Interior spaces accessible to the public
PUBLIC
2007
1983
2017
PRIVATE
PRIVATE
Strategic Masterplan: Phase 1A Requalification of the public domain and urban porosity New public nodes
1 Courtyard
2 Atrium
Strategic Masterplan: Phase 1A Requalification of the public domain and urban porosity New public nodes : The Atrium
The atrium encompasses the possibility of a multitude of interventions, be it sculptural stairs leading to the upper levels of the Davis building, or a ramp that slowly builds up exhibitions and moves the visitor to the upper levels of Davis building, while playing on different viewing angles onto the atrium and possible arts on display within this space.
Strategic Masterplan: Phase 1A Requalification of the public domain and urban porosity New public nodes : The Atrium Reinvigorating the porosity on the ground floor by expanding the public spaces throughout the complex. Renewing the cultural legacy of the complex
Strategic Masterplan: Phase 1A Requalification of the public domain and urban porosity New public nodes : The Courtyard
PHASE 1B Vertical expansion of the public domain Reinforcing the atrium by expanding the porosity to higher levels of the complex.