News
Lecture
As part of a series of six lectures on recent interventions in architectural heritage organized by Docomomo Québec, Gavin Affleck and Richard de la Riva present the rehabilitation of the modernist wing of the Séminaire de Saint-Hyacinthe.
Come and discover the work and thinking behind the rehabilitation and redevelopment of Casavant High School this Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 6 p.m. at UQÀM, Pavillon Judith-Jasmin, room J-1450.
Distinction
The restauration project of the Church of the Visitation is the winner of the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP) 2023 Awards.
Congratulation to the whole team who contributed to the project and demonstrated impressive craftsmanship, skill and patience.
Photo : Stephane Groleau
Finished work
Unusual project integrating the school project into the former seminary buildings. Child of the pandemic, the project is coming to an end.
Thanks to Boulianne Charpentier Architectes for their support throughout this exceptional project!
Photo : Maxime Brouillet
End of construction
General contractor: Sogenco
Distinction
The restauration project of Saint-Hyacinthe’s public Market is the winner of the North American Copper in Architecture Awards 2023.
Thanks to Couverture Montréal Nord tinsmiths and contractor St-Denis Thompson for this wonderful achievement. Congratulations to the entire team and to all the winners!
End of construction
La Maison des contes et légendes in Lavaltrie. And yes, sometimes you have to be delicate when you’re interested in maintaining craftsmanship and expertise! Thanks to contractor Breault Gosselin Construction.
Video link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAg0MuYdbaM
Distinction
The Westmount Heritage Greenhouse Restoration project has been named a finalist for the OAQ 2023 Architectural Awards of Excellence.
Congratulations to the entire team and all the finalists!
Holiday break
Affleck de la Riva is taking its holiday break starting December 23rd and we will be back on Monday January 9th, 2023. Wishing you time and space for reflection in the New Year!
Winner competition
We are pleased to announce our success in the multidisciplinary architectural competition for the Espace Rivière in the Rivière-des-Prairies neighborhood.
“The winning team proposed a landmark building featuring a physicality and an architectural form that are unique in the city but blend in with the surroundings.” Design Montreal
Project realized in partnership with Coarchitecture as well as engineers and consultants LGT inc., François Courville Paysage and Espace Mushagalusa.
The rise of Morocco and Portugal
Affleck de la Riva is proud to support the national teams of Morocco and Portugal in their pursuit of the World Cup!
Winner Award
The 2022 Canadian Architect Awards were announced! Cœur Nomade Library and Cultural Center in partnership with Coarchitecture won a Canadian Architect Award of Merit! A huge thank you to Canadian Architect and the jury and congratulations to all the co-winners.
End of construction
End of construction work and official opening in mid-June.
The project was carried out in partnership with HETA landscape architects, MRA electromechanical engineers and HBGC structural engineers.
General contractor: St-Denis Thompson inc.
End of construction
End of the restoration of the structural masonry facades at the Maison de la culture Maisonneuve.
Start of construction
Start of construction at the L.-P. Gaucher Arena. Four 4-year renovation and restoration project of the art deco arena in Saint-Hyacinthe.
Architect: René Richer
Work in progress
Construction to be completed by September 2022.
The Casavant High School expansion project is the result of the recycling and major transformation of the Girouard wing of the former Saint-Hyacinthe Seminary.
The project was carried out in partnership with Boulianne Charpentier architectes.
Competition submission
Submission of the Stage 1 proposal for the international architectural competition for the Montreal Holocaust Museum.
Project realized in partnership with Schwartz Silver Architects with the collaboration of Peter Krausz, Eric Beck Rubin and Lisa Rapoport.
Winner competition
We are pleased to announce our success in the multidisciplinary architectural competition for the Coeur-Nomade Library and Cultural space.
This institutional space serves the population of Ahuntsic-Cartierville and Montreal-North. “The team understood the vision expressed in the competition program and submitted a design that fulfilled its objectives and values, i.e., a project that is structure-enhancing, integrative, dynamic, inspiring and welcoming.” Design Montreal
Project realized in partnership with Coarchitecture as well as engineers and consultants ARUP, Martin Roy & associés, François Courville Paysage and Espace Mushagalusa.
Start of construction
The project includes the replacement of the glass units, the restoration of its wood elements, the repair of the structure, as well as a new landscaping.
Project carried out with professionals from MRA in electromechanics, HBGC for structure and civil, and Heta for landscaping. General contractor SDT won the construction contract.
Project in submission
This major project, carried out with our partners Boulianne Charpentier, ensures the recycling of the Girouard Wing of the old seminary and several development works.
Structure by WSP and electromechanical by GBI.