two projects by Cimaise Jean-François Brosseau Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, Sherbrooke, Quebec
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Since its original construction, many expansions and transformations were performed in a haphazard manner, often trying to imitate the architecture of the past, and scarring the original building. Our goal was to allow our new expansion to establish itself in a genesis of contemporary architecture on that site. The chaotic circulation around the perimeter of the complex was reorganised by moving the main entrance and allowing the new volumes to express themselves. The contemporary language used allows for a better understanding of the buildings
new entrance Cimaise in partnership with Jubinville & Mailhot.
and establishes another era of evolution in the history of the centre in an honest and authentic manner. Characteristics: -Major building recycling project; -Complex multifunctional program; -Successful integration in an urban setting;
A city symbol on the east side of the St-François river in Sherbrooke, the 1902 Saint-Vincent-de-Paul hospital closed its doors in 1997. The recent recycling of the building relocated and now houses various health sector organisations such as a permanent care institution of 225 beds, the physical re-adaptation centre of the Eastern Township Region and regional social health services.
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