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La Maison Symphonique de Montréal

Québec Government

The 2,000-seat auditorium, principally for use by the renowned Montréal Symphony Orchestra under maestro Kent Nagano, is a contemporary expression of the classical shoebox concert hall design.

A warm, wood-clad interior provides an intimate and shared performance experience with superior acoustics for both musicians and audience alike.

The Symphony hall is designed to be an integral part of Place des Arts – the cultural heart of Montréal. Its position is also designed to make a connection with the new Parterre Park to the east. The activities within the glazed, four-storey lobby are clearly visible to passersby and enliven the public life of the city.

Diamond and Schmitt Architects, as part of a Public Private Partnership consortium, designed the new Montréal Concert Hall in conjunction with Aedifica of Montréal. The Quebec Ministry of Culture, Communications and the Status of Women commissioned the project.  SNC-Lavalin Group is providing the construction, financing and the maintenance of the hall.

Location: Montreal, Québec, Canada
Client: Québec Government
Completion: September 9th, 2011

In Joint Venture with Aedifica

Renderings: Cicada Design

Photography: Tom Arban

Awards

2011

  • The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships, Innovation and Excellence in Public-Private Partnerships - Gold Award
  • Grands Prix du Design Awards, Wood Promotion in Interior Design Award
  • Quebec Institute of reinforcing steel -  FRAME Award of Excellence
  • Canadian Institute of Steel Construction, Quebec Chapter - Award of Excellence, Commercial / Institutional Category

The Team

  • Earle Briggs
  • Cynthia Carbonneau
  • Eric Lucassen
  • Marcin Ludwik Sztaba
  • Jessie Waese
  • Gary Watson