Location Lévis, Québec, Canada Client/operator City of Lévis Architects ABCP architecture CA – G1K 7R1 Québec www.abcparchitecture.com Bilodeau Baril Lemming architects CA – G6V 4E2 Lévis www.architectes.ca Design Team Michel Veilleux, Vadim Siegel, Guillaume Bélanger, Benoît Lemay, Simon Bérubé, Marc-André Simard Author ABCP architecture Bilodeau Baril Lemming architects Photos Stéphane Groleau Official Opening January 2020 Construction costs CAD 25.8 million (EUR 17.4 million)
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DOUBLING THE SPORTS PROGRAMME IN THE REGION MULTIFUNCTIONAL AQUATIC COMPLEX IN LÉVIS, QC The new Multifunctional Aquatic Complex has two main sections: the ground-level waterway and a community and dance component upstairs. The whole is served by a large crossing hall open on the two levels of the building, a real crossroads between the different functions and users. Upstairs, a spectator area and stands with a capacity of 280 people allow parents to gather during activities while enjoying a full view of the pools. The Multifunctional Aquatic Complex is located lengthwise on the Route des Rivières to promote urban densification, assert the presence of the public building, preserve and strengthen the existing woodland, integrate parking lots and facilitate accessibility. The irregularly shaped plot is bordered to the north by a medium-density residential development and to the south by a high school. Direct and inviting access The crossing reception hall is located to the north of the building. It is both the entry point
to the complex, but also a bright space open on two floors promoting meetings and exchanges. On the ground floor of this section are all the functions related to swimming. Relatively controlled, these functions are served by a longglazed corridor on the Route des Rivières, thus promoting activity on the street and allowing natural lighting. Access to the upper floor is via a monumental staircase giving access to a multifunctional room, the dance school, bleachers and upper foyer. Continuing with the reception hall and sb 3/2021
