[0:15] Hello.
[0:16] Thank you.
[0:16] We are pleased to present you
[0:18] our project for Beaconsfield's new cultural
centre.
[0:21] I have to tell you that this project is particularly
close to my heart.
[0:24] I'm a Beaconsfield resident myself,
[0:27] so I can tell you that I've often enjoyed the
site, its
[0:30] activities, its structures, its access to water
as well.
[0:35] It is already a unique and rather exceptional
place.
[0:39] So to add the marina site, as well as adding
[0:43] cultural activities, make it a real opportunity
[0:46] to make it an inspiring site that will become
even more
[0:48] a place of discovery and entertainment for
citizens.
[0:52] So, all along the West Island, the Lakeshore
scenic parkway
[0:56] is punctuated by slowdown points to
[0:58] observe the attractions, including the Pointe-Claire
village
[1:01] and Beaurepaire village, a little to the West,
in Beaconsfield.
[1:05] Located between these two commercial hubs,
the project becomes another of these places,
[1:09] which, this time, comes to identify
[1:11] and reinforce the civic core with its proximity
to City Hall
[1:14] and the surrounding sports facilities and green
spaces.
[1:20] So, on Beaconsfield
[1:20] Boulevard, on the project, we can see a first
pedestrian
[1:23] crossing opposite City Lane. Then another crossing
[1:29] opposite Heroes' Park which leads to the centre
of the site.
[1:32] And then to the East, the start of the civic
core is marked by the axis leading
[1:37] to the North of Beaconsfield, with its bike
path, which is identified
[1:41] here in red. So, with the project visible from
the street,
[1:45] and located in the centre of the site, it becomes
a focal point
[1:48] in a circulation loop where active transportation
is encouraged
[1:52] and leads users to discover the trails
[1:55] and the new centre that is centrally placed.
[1:59] So I'll leave you to it, Annie.
[2:01] Good evening.
[2:04] Like this? Yes.
[2:05] So the new cultural centre project is
[2:09] a real catalyst for the creation of a cultural
landscape park in Beaconsfield.
[2:14] Following the annexation of the existing park
[2:18] to the marina site, we positioned the building
[2:23] astride the water line that currently separates
them
[2:27] and roughly in the centre of the park.
[2:31] The cultural centre and the park are designed
[2:34] in interrelationship thanks to a detailed reading
of the landscape
[2:37] and an interpretation of the context and its
history.
[2:42] First of all, we identified and reinforced
four landscape strips
[2:45] that run parallel to the riverbank as far as
Beaconsfield Boulevard,
[2:51] and which in fact reveal
[2:53] the landscape on a territorial scale and the
natural topography of the site.
[2:58] So these landscape waves each have
[3:01] their own characteristics and purposes.
[3:03] First of all, the shoreline strip.
[3:14] ...(inaudible)... Pardon.
[3:23] These landscape strips
[3:24] each have their own characteristics and purposes.
[3:26] First of all, the shoreline strip which is
conducive to contemplation,
[3:31] the grassy plain,
[3:35] the grassy plain,
[3:36] which is perfect for gatherings, the forest
canopy
[3:40] that allows discoveries, and the urban filter
that welcomes citizens.
[3:45] Human occupation
[3:48] Human occupation and its history on the site
is marked,
[3:50] for its part, by tracings that are perpendicular
to the street.
[3:54] The tracings of three former
[3:56] agricultural plots can still be seen in the
lines of trees,
[4:00] the paths leading to the lake and the docks
entering the water.
[4:03] A ditch that directs water away from the roadway...
[4:06] ...(inaudible)...
[4:09] the road to the lake
[4:11] also forms part of these tracings.
[4:14] In this way, we have identified and strengthened
three landscape lots.
[4:18] The historic lot on the left, which remains
virtually intact.
[4:22] The site of the former Centennial House, if
it were to be demolished,
[4:26] could be marked by the construction of a loose
roof
[4:29] that would become the park's gazebo and would
provide a stage for gatherings.
[4:34] In the centre, we have the wet lot which supports
biodiversity.
[4:39] It is characterized by a sequence of gardens
[4:43] that extend to the
[4:45] vegetated riverbank and replaces the existing
ditch.
[4:49] And finally, the community lot on the right-hand
side, to the East
[4:52] is characterized by the developing of a large
open space
[4:56] that descends from the boulevard to Lake Saint-Louis,
[4:59] creating a sequence of open multipurpose spaces
[5:03] for the community, known as the Heroes' Esplanade.
[5:07] We also propose that
[5:09] the new park chalet be integrated into this
lot, in the forest canopy.
[5:14] The waves and landscaped plots weave together
a web
[5:17] where nature, culture, landscape,
[5:20] history and community come together.
[5:24] On the longitudinal section
[5:26] of the site, you can appreciate the natural
topography
[5:29] which descends from Beaconsfield Boulevard
down to Lake Saint-Louis.
[5:34] The centre is registered in the tree canopy.
[5:38] We are proposing a single-level centre to encourage
[5:42] conviviality and encounters, and also to create
a public space that will ensure
[5:48] the fluidity of community life between the
interior spaces and the park.
[5:53] Covered
[5:54] by a large, welcoming, slightly sloping roof,
[5:57] the cultural centre opens out onto the landscape.
[6:02] The building's layout blends into the trees'
canopy.
[6:06] It unfolds organically, skirting around the
existing trees
[6:10] to preserve them, creating a configuration
with several branches
[6:14] that form together semi-open courtyards and
an enclosed courtyard.
[6:19] The branch that remains outside the forested
area to the East
[6:22] marks the building from Beaconsfield Boulevard.
[6:26] This location provides a volumetric shape to
the building
[6:29] that is inviting and united with the landscape.
[6:33] On the boulevard side, its arched shape welcomes
residents.
[6:38] On the park side, the courtyards bring the
vegetation into the heart of the building
[6:42] and open up views over the landscape.
[6:47] The branch configuration also creates a welcoming
heart
[6:51] at the centre of the building, where the new
paths
[6:54] and the various public spaces in the park converge.
[6:58] A real network of walkways linking the boulevard,
[7:02] the cultural centre, the park and the lake,
all created for the community.
[7:10] The topography, which slopes down towards the
lake,
[7:12] creates a height difference between the main
entrance,
[7:15] on the boulevard side, and the courtyards facing
south.
[7:19] We even see the wooden platform courtyards
with steps
[7:22] integrated into the topography that link the
interior level and that of the site,
[7:26] which is also being reworked to soften the
transition.
[7:30] These courtyards are extensions of the cultural
centre to the outside world,
[7:34] but they are also welcoming for all park users.
[7:39] This view from the riverside promenade shows
how
[7:42] the cultural centre opens generously
[7:45] on the landscape with its inviting curves
[7:48] which are partially covered by the overhangs
of the large roof.
[7:52] In the foreground, you can also see the play
area,
[7:55] which has been relocated close to the building.
[8:00] For the
[8:00] landscaping and immediate surroundings of the
building,
[8:05] they incorporate different areas of nature
and uses of greenery.
[8:10] On the main entrance side, in the urban filter,
[8:13] a large forecourt has been laid out at the
entrance to the esplanade.
[8:18] It is paved with light-coloured cobblestones
and includes planting islands.
[8:23] It welcomes people arriving either by bike
[8:26] or on foot from the boulevard or from the car
parking,
[8:30] and who are heading for the cultural centre
or the park.
[8:34] The forecourt can also be a gathering space
[8:37] where various community events can be held.
[8:40] It can become a market, for example:
[8:41] public market, book market, outdoor expositions,
[8:44] and other events can happen here too.
[8:49] A green car parking has been created in continuity
with the forecourt.
[8:53] Its access and exit are separate from the access
[8:57] and exit for vehicles going down to the marina.
[9:03] In the
[9:03] trees' canopy, so just on the left of forecourt,
[9:06] on the image, the rain garden sequence
[9:09] begins to descend towards the riverbank, skirting
the building.
[9:13] Then, on the park side, perennial gardens adorn
the courtyards
[9:18] and the interior spaces, including the library's
reading areas.
[9:21] These gardens create a welcoming area between
the park and the cultural centre.
[9:27] In continuity with the branch,
[9:28] which asserts itself in the esplanade to the
right, in the open space,
[9:32] another gathering space is defined to the South.
[9:38] So, in this view, from Beaconsfield Boulevard,
[9:40] we can see the foreground's landscaping at
the forefront
[9:44] with its planted islands and integrated benches,
and we can also see
[9:48] the extension of the esplanade down to the
water.
[9:53] The new cultural centre, with its arched layout
[9:57] and its wood cladding is warm and welcoming.
[10:01] Its scale is both civic,
[10:03] by extending into the landscape, and friendly,
[10:06] with its template that is appropriate to the
surrounding context.
[10:10] Also visible in this image, in the corner of
the building,
[10:14] is the art studio that reveals some of the
centre's activities.
[10:19] The main entrance is marked
[10:21] by a wide overhang on the large roof.
[10:25] As we approach, we can see Lake Saint-Louis.
[10:28] and adjacent to the entrance,
[10:32] a large display case showing the artistic work
created at the centre.
[10:37] In terms of program organization, the branch
configuration
[10:41] provides a natural separation between the program
zones.
[10:47] The colour diagram on the left shows how they
are organized.
[10:51] In yellow is the reception area, which brings
[10:54] together all the programmatic zones. It opens
onto
[10:59] the terrace of the bistro, which can be seen
in the actionometry drawing on the right.
[11:04] In red,
[11:05] we have the animation branch which is installed
in the branch, therefore outside the forested
area.
[11:11] In green, the library, which is housed in two
other branches
[11:15] and organized over three courtyards. And in
orange, the administrative sector
[11:21] which is in the branch that closes over the
courtyard.
[11:24] The cultural centre is accessible to all, from
both
[11:28] Boulevard Beaconsfield and the park. Inside
the centre,
[11:32] the central hall provides easy access
[11:36] and quickly to all programmatic zones.
[11:40] The main entrance opens onto the hall.
[11:43] It's a welcoming, open and versatile space.
[11:47] On the plan, we can see the light grey areas
that identify the circulation routes
[11:51] from the hall, which are fluid throughout the
building.
[11:55] The service counter is positioned close to
the entrance.
[11:58] It is welcoming to the public and allows the
staff to
[12:01] have an overview of all the centre's activities.
[12:05] In the animation branch,
[12:07] the branch on the right, are grouped together
near the entrance to the meeting rooms,
[12:12] the art studio and the computer laboratory.
[12:16] The multipurpose hall is positioned at the
other end of this branch,
[12:20] so that when it is not in black box mode, it
opens onto
[12:25] the esplanade and offers a view of Lake Saint-Louis.
[12:30] The bistro is adjacent to the multipurpose
hall.
[12:33] and is a continuation of the hall with its
magazine corner and terrace.
[12:38] A movable partition and an entrance from the
terrace
[12:42] allow the bistro to be open outside opening
hours
[12:45] of the centre.
[12:47] The library's new releases displays are visible
[12:50] and accessible from the hall, encouraging people
to enter.
[12:56] First of all, we discover the pre-school section
[12:59] which benefits from the natural light of the
interior courtyard and of
[13:03] a secure outdoor play area.
[13:08] The adjacent youth
[13:09] section is located in the central branch.
[13:13] It opens onto the activity room, which is located
a little lower down
[13:18] thanks to the difference in ground levels,
allowing the creation of tiered seating.
[13:24] These two areas can also be separated by a
movable partition.
[13:28] A controlled access to the outside, near the
youth section
[13:32] which is visible from the reception desk, allows
children to
[13:36] to join the nearby playground.
[13:40] The adult and
[13:41] young adult sections occupy the West branch.
[13:45] Their reading areas share a private outdoor
terrace.
[13:50] Their study rooms
[13:51] are housed in a space that also includes a
breastfeeding area
[13:56] and family washrooms serving the adjacent pre-school
area.
[14:01] The library can also be closed off outside
[14:03] opening hours thanks to a partition separating
it from the hall.
[14:08] And finally, the administrative sector;
[14:11] it extends around the inner courtyard and creates
a loop
[14:15] with the library.
[14:19] In this view, from the hall,
[14:21] we can appreciate the natural light
[14:25] which is filtered through the tree canopy and
bathes the interior space.
[14:29] You can also see the views towards the landscape.
[14:33] It is also apparent the fluidity of the interior
space
[14:37] which is naturally subdivided by courtyards.
[14:41] On the left is the terrace of the bistro
[14:43] which is adjacent to the youth section, and
further,
[14:47] the adult and young adult section.
[14:51] Skylights punctuate the circulation
[14:53] throughout the different areas of the library.
[14:57] The ceilings and soffits of the eaves
[15:00] are both clad in wood paneling to ensure
[15:03] the continuity,
[15:04] especially the visual continuity, between the
interior and exterior spaces.
[15:09] We can also see the structure's slender, round
columns
[15:12] that accentuate the desired fluidity of the
spaces.
[15:17] So we can already mention that we opted for
a steel structure,
[15:21] which allows for greater ranges than a wooden
structure.
[15:23] Therefore, a greater versatility of space and
a flexibility
[15:27] that is actually even more sustainable.
[15:29] This cross-section shows
[15:33] the large sloping roof which forms protective
soffits
[15:36] on the entrance side and provides protection
from the sun on the south side.
[15:43] On the right is the hall, and on the left is
the youth section
[15:46] and the activity room in continuity, which
is
[15:49] lower down with its bleachers.
[15:52] And we see here a view of the two spaces.
[15:57] It should also be noted that coloured flexible
floor coverings identify
[16:01] the different areas of the library and that
the acoustic quality
[16:05] of the spaces is ensured by the treatment of
the ceilings.
[16:08] I'm going to hand over to Philippe, who is
going to talk about the integration
[16:11] of technical aspects and sustainable development
strategies.
[16:17] So I continue. Here, on the elevation.
[16:19] So you can see the ...(inaudible)... sloping
from
[16:21] the roof which exposes the green roof.
[16:24] On the facades, we notice the wood cladding,
[16:26] which adds a warm, integrated feel to the park,
[16:29] as well as being a local and renewable material.
[16:32] The openings are more focused on the North
side,
[16:35] and then open up more on the south side, towards
the park.
[16:40] So, the technical cut
[16:41] exposes that it is made up of fairly straightforward
components
[16:45] that make it easy to integrate systems.
[16:48] It also illustrates well the continuity between
inside and outside.
[16:53] It can be seen that the natural level of the
site
[16:55] has been slightly altered,
[16:58] which allows to be adapted to the interior,
facing the terraces and the platforms.
[17:03] The radius of the trees of 4.5 metres and over
is therefore retained.
[17:07] So we are further improving the condition around
the trees
[17:11] by making a straight excavation with foundation
walls ...(inaudible)... that are insulated
[17:16] to give the roots more room too.
[17:19] The view from the terrace shows the bistro
terrace with its courtyard
[17:24] which is a covered area
[17:25] also becomes the entrance accessible from the
park side.
[17:29] We can appreciate the openness, the protected
areas,
[17:32] the connection with nature, all to create inspiring
and
[17:35] inviting spaces.
[17:37] In terms of the structure,
[17:38] it is essentially a large inclined plane that
accommodates
[17:42] the different heights in terms of programmatic
needs.
[17:46] On one side, with the hall, with the administration,
at a more modest height,
[17:50] and a sunken roof to create a large drainage
basin.
[17:54] And one the other side,
[17:55] the roof is raised to accommodate the multipurpose
room
[17:59] but also to accommodate a mezzanine mechanical
[18:02] room above the technical areas.
[18:06] So, in this mechanical room, we find the ventilation,
which includes
[18:10] heat recovery systems
[18:11] via a thermal wheel with a ground-coupled heat
exchanger.
[18:15] The ventilation is connected to fan coil units
[18:18] that use aerothermal energy for flexibility
of use
[18:20] to adapt to different locations.
[18:23] And, especially, the fan coil units are installed
in the ceiling space
[18:26] enclosed spaces,
[18:28] to allow for a greater architectural flexibility
and
[18:30] promote acoustics.
[18:35] Then, in terms of sustainable development,
[18:37] therefore, we are focusing on energy efficiency
[18:39] as I've just described, but also on performance
[18:42] of the tightly sealed envelope and a well-insulated
envelope,
[18:47] as well as a triple glazing on the north side
and double glazing on the south side.
[18:51] We are also focusing on several passive strategies,
including solar control.
[18:55] So, with the natural canopy of trees, with
full daylight curtains, vertical
[18:58] sunshades, roof overhangs,
[19:00] and even the geometry creates shadows and also
allows
[19:04] the natural ventilation of each individual
branch.
[19:07] The focus is also on water management strategies
[19:10] with ditch detour facing the rain gardens
[19:14] which permits water filtration before it is
discharged
[19:17] into Lake Saint-Louis to improve water quality.
[19:20] There are vegetated ...(inaudible)... and then
a bioretention basin for the parking lot
[19:25] and also a green roof to reduce heat islands,
[19:29] to absorb water
[19:30] and for the irrigation of the building.
[19:33] So the aim is to design biofilms that
[19:36] enhances biodiversity while integrating the
City's cultural ecosystem.
[19:42] So, the
[19:42] building itself is a catalyst for the park's
development,
[19:46] allowing the discovery of the site through
new routes
[19:49] where are introduced new opportunities for
use.
[19:52] These include, notably, sculpture gardens,
relaxation areas
[19:56] and edible gardens, but also more active areas
[19:59] with play areas, walking and cross-country
ski trails.
[20:02] And then, finally, the front forecourt becomes
a public gathering place.
[20:07] Contrasting with the space in front,
[20:10] the space behind becomes
[20:13] so contrasted to ensure that the cultural centre
[20:16] becomes, in a way, the keystone of the park
[20:19] which, on one hand, welcomes citizens to cultural
spaces,
[20:23] and, on the other, shows its great openness
to nature for all. Thank you.
[20:42] OK, I'll start with a question
[20:46] which is not architectural, but a question
of estimation.
[20:52] We turn to electromechanics.
[20:55] So, in the estimates, item D-20, which is estimated
at 108,000,
[21:00] seems very low to include the scope of the
work
[21:03] plumbing appliances, domestic networks and
domestic water,
[21:07] sanitary drainage networks, rainwater drainage
networks.
[21:10] Therefore, we would ask you to please clarify
the nature of this network,
[21:13] according to the proposal, in order to justify
the amounts submitted. In item 30-50,
[21:19] you have an estimate of 477,000, which also
seems
[21:23] very low for the item that includes heat pumps.
[21:26] So, refrigeration, boiler, heating, recovery
system,
[21:30] as we've just seen in your drawings.
[21:32] Here again, you need to clarify your choice
of systems
[21:35] as well as the heating capacities in order
to justify the amounts submitted.
[21:40] Post 50-10, I'm sorry, it's not very...
[21:43] This is not very interesting
[21:45] but we will discuss more interesting things
afterwards. The estimate of 219,000,
[21:49] which also seems very low for the scope of
the work
[21:51] which includes underground connections for
the supply transformer,
[21:56] we ask you again to justify the amounts.
[21:59] And, finally, the 50-30 position,
[22:01] which has an estimate of just 69,000 for the
scope of the work,
[22:05] which includes intercom, wifi, general call
systems, etc., etc.
[22:11] So, to justify these amounts which seem low
[22:14] and perhaps tell us how you plan to create
the ground-coupled heat exchanger
[22:17] while the level of the bedrock is in fact very
high on the site.
[22:22] In fact, I will begin, and then... So, indeed,
[22:26] we recognize that there are discrepancies with
the presentation.
[22:29] First,
[22:30] when we assessed the costs, there was not the
same breakdown
[22:33] and we had a slightly different breakdown
[22:36] compared with this one. So our gaps were not
[22:38] as substantial as what we saw in the report,
[22:41] but we continued the analysis with this to
see that, indeed,
[22:46] there are certain gaps and there are certain
amounts
[22:48] that we recognize will have to be enhanced
[22:51] before getting into the technical details.
[22:52] So I'm just going to say that, in fact, we
took a good look at the estimate in
[22:57] an integrated and global manner and we have
margins within
[23:01] other places where we can accommodate
[23:05] budget adjustments, where necessary, to electromechanical
systems.
[23:10] So, we've also made provision for the systems
[23:13] as required by the program, tried-and-tested
and fairly simple systems,
[23:16] which allows for a budgetary rationality that
works.
[23:20] So, maybe, I can let you mention some points
in the most
[23:24] technical aspects, including the ground-couple
heat exchanger and others...
[23:29] In terms of the capacity of the VRF
[23:33] systems, we calculated approximately 25 tonnes
of air conditioning
[23:38] which will be made with condensers, several
condensers and several
[23:41] systems, evaporators that will be decentralized
in the building.
[23:46] The ground-couple heat exchanger isn't very
hollow, it just has to be under the ground.
[23:52] to benefit from the cold of the ground, in
fact,
[23:55] to take advantage of
[23:59] free air conditioning.
[24:04] And if I
[24:04] can maybe complete, since it's about the budgets.
[24:07] We took a good look
[24:09] at the budgetary envelope and we're very comfortable
with it,
[24:11] precisely with budget items where we know that
[24:13] there were certain places where we had certain
provisions
[24:16] for the envelope, which were quite
[24:18] generous, where we have room to adapt.
[24:23] I do not know if you would want
[24:24] precisions, because... there are certain areas...
[24:28] Curtain walls, for example, which are almost,
but not quite, double the price.
[24:35] We overestimated them. So why?
[24:37] Because curtains really are a big difference.
[24:40] There's also the exterior layout,
[24:43] we leave the minimum zone that was requested.
[24:47] So we're getting out of the budget. What was
mentioned
[24:52] already in the presentation,
[24:56] the presentation of the project, is the landscaping,
[24:59] there is a budget allocated, but, depending
on the project chosen,
[25:04] there will be
[25:06] possibility of seeing how it can be increased,
[25:08] but there are ways of avoiding all these elements.
[25:12] So there's money to be taken from there too.
[25:14] Well, actually, balanced, because we realized
that our architecture budget
[25:18] was lower than the budget...
[25:22] almost a million, I think. Yes.
[25:25] So it's at site level. So some of the costs
are lower.
[25:28] There are a lot of things
[25:29] that have been done more on the site, which
will also have to be calibrated.
[25:33] In the end,
[25:35] probable deviation ...(inaudible)...
[25:40] We understand that you are confident that you
will be able to do ...(inaudible)...
[25:44] That's because there's a budget.
[25:46] We have noted that your envelope and superstructure
are indeed
[25:50] higher
[25:50] but on the other hand, it's justified by the
fact that you have curtain-
[25:53] walls. No need to sacrifice curtain walls
[25:56] with segments all the same.
[26:00] No, that, that's not part of it.
[26:02] In fact, during the development of the project,
we explored the idea of
[26:05] triple glass throughout and wooden curtain
walls.
[26:09] We have reduced some of these elements
[26:11] which were not kept,
[26:12] but the amounts have remained fairly high in
curtain walls, for example.
[26:15] There really is a lot of money in curtain walls.
[26:20] 
[26:23] 
[26:26] I will have two questions
[26:27] that are going to be about the captaincy,
[26:30] the marina and their functions.
[26:33] Can we have the site
[26:35] plan, please?
[26:39] Yes. Perfect, thank you.
[26:40] I note that you have placed
[26:41] the captaincy on the eastern side of the project,
[26:46] with pedestrian access,
[26:50] with the Esplanade of Heroes and, above all,
the vehicle handling area.
[26:56] I'd like you to explain...
[26:59] I'd like you to explain the justification for
a road on the east side,
[27:04] considering there is a great deal of cross-fertilization
between activities
[27:09] in what could be called the Esplanade of Heroes
[27:11] and the handling area.
[27:16] What we have
[27:16] positionned is the park chalet. I do not know
if the park chalet and
[27:19] and the captaincy are the same because... OK,
it is the same thing.
[27:23] Because there was also kayak renting with
[27:26] perhaps a smaller shelter on the side that
could be to the West,
[27:31] but for the moment,
[27:35] it's part of the mandate to be developed
[27:37] because it really is an overall plan.
[27:39] We've positioned it here, but it could move
to the other side.
[27:42] 
[27:43] 
[27:45] The yellow passage is also visible. The yellow
passage,
[27:49] actually, which is almost a pedestrian crossing
of a narrower area. So you can see
[27:53] that many of the activities will be located
further south, towards the water.
[27:58] On the other hand, the link with the new cultural
centre would be much more...
[28:04] much more
[28:04] spaced out and activities would take place
more to the South.
[28:08] So there really is a central axis
[28:10] through the park, through the axis here.
[28:16] 
[28:19] 
[28:21] Thank you for your presentation.
[28:23] I understand that, well actually, you've said
that you're going to preserve the trees
[28:30] around and near the building, including the
terraces
[28:35] and in the inner courtyard.
[28:36] I would like to know if you have considered
that
[28:41] there is a possibility that the groundwater
table will be changed
[28:45] following the construction of the building,
which would have an impact on
[28:50] the ...(inaudible)... necessary to preserve
the trees.
[28:56] So, actually,
[28:58] the site is mainly already
[29:01] covered in grass, so it's already very, very
used
[29:05] to absorbing a lot of water.
[29:08] So I don't think the intervention will have
a significant impact,
[29:12] then perhaps I'll let my colleagues in civic
and landscape complete.
[29:21] Hello.
[29:23] As far as the building is concerned, quite
simply the building,
[29:26] it is...
[29:27] a slab on grade that follows the profile of
the lower natural ground.
[29:31] So it's not something we're worried about on
our side. As
[29:36] Philippe said, of course, most of the site
is grassed. So
[29:39] the water seeps through, but the groundwater
table remains high. We're close to the lake
too,
[29:43] so, I think the trees are mature and they're
big precisely because of
[29:47] the proximity of water to the building
[29:51] and in the park.
[29:51] Therefore, it is not a question
[29:55] that is very problematic for us.
[29:59] This will have no real impact on the groundwater
table.
[30:01] In terms of trees, the two elements that have
an impact on the park are
[30:04] if we were to clear around the trees or bury
them.
[30:08] And
[30:08] this is why we're doing a lot of work on the
perimeter of the building,
[30:11] to have terraces that are above ground level.
[30:14] And we try to preserve more of the natural
soil
[30:17] to avoid impact on the trees and preserve them.
[30:19] There are also many trees that are already...
Adjacent to these trees,
[30:25] there are asphalted areas that are already
impermeable.
[30:28] So the roots are not necessarily...
[30:32] don't necessarily go that way either.
[30:33] So there's a kind of impermeability that already
exists,
[30:38] because they're parking lots. We really set
up where there are
[30:41] asphalt parking lots.
[30:53] Thank you. Thank you for the start of this
presentation.
[30:55] I really like the fact that you're thinking
about passive solar
[30:59] power. So I understand that the soffits are
going to be bigger,
[31:03] are going to make use of the fact that you
are going to put several linear feet of
[31:10] soffits,
[31:11] during the summer, to protect you from the
sun.
[31:15] Then, in winter, the sun is lower, so the sun
will come in more quickly.
[31:18] And it sounds well thought out.
[31:24] ...(inaudible)...
[31:25] The use of the spaces, where you have
[31:27] transparency from inside the building to the
outside,
[31:32] the orientation seems right, the use of the
building to give
[31:35] full view of the lake and lakeside green spaces,
[31:39] are well organized.
[31:44] I have a question, however, about the enclosed
[31:46] space inside. There are mature trees inside
that.
[31:49] It's a great idea to keep this place and then
create a protected area for...
[31:56] I think you said it was a play area for 2-5-year-olds?
0-5 year olds?
[31:59] However, in terms of operations,
[32:02] in terms of maintenance, how do we manage this?
[32:07] A play area requires a lot of infrastructure,
to start.
[32:09] So, sand, wood shavings, etc.
[32:12] Maintenance of the structure itself, the lawn,
the plants, etc.
[32:16] And we can see that it's really fitted out
inside
[32:21] with the shelving
[32:23] units and the meeting spaces and the sanitary
blocks, etc.
[32:30] So, there may be an operational purpose that
is not
[32:33] logical for me.
[32:37] As far as maintenance is concerned,
[32:42] it could... Actually.
[32:44] 
[32:46] 
[32:49] Here, here is...
[32:51] There is this space that is not in the public
areas,
[32:55] It's a traffic area that's quite wide, it measures
about two metres.
[32:58] There could also be double doors.
[33:00] We've definitely got some doors here at the
moment. A door there,
[33:03] but all this can be opened up.
[33:04] So, here, there's a way of getting around and
entering with
[33:10] There's nothing to move as such.
[33:12] In terms of...
[33:14] If there was any pruning to be done or anything
to do with the trees,
[33:16] It would not be difficult.
[33:17] There's a lot of climbing to be done, or perhaps
with a crane
[33:21] to fetch dead wood, but in any case. It's...
For me,
[33:24] it's a big question, maybe with a question
mark there.
[33:28] It should also be noted that this is the lowest
part of the building.
[33:31] As Philippe mentioned, the roof comes down.
[33:34] In fact, its lowest point is really here, and
then it rises
[33:38] like this, rises like this.
[33:41] So that's the lowest point.
[33:42] So the height of
[33:46] the branches are really above the courtyard.
[33:50] It could even be done from the roof.
[33:55] I believe.
[33:56] Then, I think that in terms of play facilities,
yes,
[33:58] I think that was more a reflection on a more
detailed conception
[34:01] that we can see. Making installations that
require
[34:04] less maintenance on this side, but also,
[34:07] yes, as far as the trees are concerned,
[34:08] there needs to be a path so that we can redo
some of the maintenance.
[34:11] Maybe, Mira, you could answer for the trees.
Yes, that's it.
[34:13] In fact, I can add ...(inaudible)...
[34:17] ...(inaudible)...
[34:18] ...(inaudible)...
[34:22] ...(inaudible)...
[34:26] ...(inaudible)....
[34:29] ...(inaudible)...
[34:30] The arrival of machinery ...(inaudible)...
[34:33] ...(inaudible)..., but it's not necessary at
this level,
[34:37] for ...(inaudible)...
[34:39] ...(inaudible)... as she was saying ...(inaudible)...
[34:43] a pruning ...(inaudible)... trees that are
tall enough.
[34:45] ...(inaudible)... that grow on top of the building.
Therefore, maintenance
[34:49] pruning from the roof, that can be done from
the roof.
[34:51] And a programming...
[34:54] ...(inaudible)...
[35:01] ...(inaudible)...
[35:05] It's clear
[35:05] we have tree protection on the premises
[35:08] around the trees will be necessary, but that's
a detail for later.
[35:11] My other question: in the area where the chalet
is, the captaincy,
[35:16] what is the purpose of this space?
[35:18] It's also a little isolated because of the
parking, which is
[35:22] well thought out.
[35:23] You have many islands of greenery in the car
park,
[35:25] then, after that, there's the green space overlooking
the captaincy.
[35:28] Is there a purpose here or is this a green,
forested area?
[35:32] Front or back? Between the captaincy
[35:35] and the parking lot.
[35:37] That, it is a picnic area.
[35:39] Actually, we wanted to juxtapose two types
of space.
[35:42] So we talked about the grassy plain, which
is an area that,
[35:45] following the profile of the site, is higher
up the marina.
[35:49] And, at the moment, I think they have gatherings
in this place, a bit further down.
[35:54] And then the in-between space,
[35:56] so we wanted to have picnic tables, a place
to gather
[35:59] which is close to the car parks, but benefits
more from the trees' cover.
[36:03] So, being able to enjoy the sun or the space
more of as a gathering place.
[36:07] This is where we really see that a more
[36:10] community focus where people will be able to,
first and foremost,
[36:13] gather to then stroll around the park.
[36:18] And the trees,
[36:19] there are several trees added.
[36:21] 
[36:22] enhanced
[36:25] to make it a place where...
[36:29] with more vegetation, more shade.
[36:32] It's a big space. In fact, we imagined
[36:35] in winter, we could perhaps make a small ice
trail as well.
[36:38] We're close to the captaincy.
[36:40] So to try to make the most of the place during
the winter as well.
[36:44] Yes. It's like a plateau, there's the parking
lot, then there's this plateau.
[36:48] After that, there's another plateau further
down.
[36:50] Well, they're light, the plateaux, but they're
like plateaux
[36:53] at the moment.
[36:56] Thank you.
[36:59] Hello,
[37:00] I had two questions about the accessibility
of certain areas.
[37:04] So the first area is the bistro section and
the multi-purpose room.
[37:09] So we can see that there are a lot of stairs.
[37:11] How do you see the ramp that's actually going
to the other end of the building?
[37:16] The room...
[37:19] Sorry, the room...
[37:21] The bistro and the multi-purpose hall. In H-1.
[37:26] How...
[37:26] the acess
[37:28] coming from the lake, from the park?
[37:30] OK, we've actually fitted out the side here,
the south side.
[37:36] As we've explained,
[37:37] there's a a difference in ground level but
at the same time we are working the soil
[37:42] that goes up a little further, then we created
a long...
[37:45] gentle ramp leading up to the terrace.
[37:50] Here. There will also be some that follow,
actually,
[37:54] that run alongside the building and provides
access from
[37:58] from the entrance, yes, from the forecourt.
[38:02] If not, the multipurpose hall can be reached
from here.
[38:05] You can go up and down from there.
[38:09] And, actually, you can see one of the black
triangles there, which is the back
[38:12] entrance of the library, here, which is close
to the end of this ramp.
[38:16] And we brought up all the floor levels. We
worked on the ground level
[38:19] to have ramps at accessible levels,
[38:24] which are softer than that.
[38:26] Perfect, my second question,
[38:29] it's about the youth room
[38:30] and the activity room.
[38:32] We can see it a little here in the photo with
the green steps.
[38:36] Here we have a ramp that runs alongside the
courtyard
[38:42] and we also have one outside.
[38:44] So we were able to bring it down the
[38:48] the courtyard, inside or outside to access
the activity room.
[38:52] Perfect!
[38:54] A quick question concerning the computer room.
[38:58] So there are two places that have been added:
[39:00] The H-5.1 and H-5.2. We were wondering about
the purposes of these areas were.
[39:05] In fact, these two rooms were part of the plan.
[39:08] That's what we called them, but they were part
of the H-5.
[39:12] The H-5 surface area, it is all this,
[39:14] but in one of the programs, the program we
received,
[39:18] there was - there was mention of developing
[39:21] a photocopying area at the entrance which could
be opened, even
[39:25] if the room is occupied and can't be accessed.
[39:28] And also a green screen for taking photos.
[39:32] That was mentioned in the program. So we followed
that.
[39:35] Otherwise, if these parts are no longer required,
[39:39] we can go back to the full size of this room.
[39:54] Perfect, thank you.
[39:54] Philippe and Annie, thank you very much.
[39:56] It's very interesting, and tree conservation
is very commendable.
[40:01] and the way your building takes shape with
the trees, in fact,
[40:06] but I'm curious
[40:08] rather about the urban part, what we call the
reception,
[40:12] the urban filter. That's your fourth zone at
the top. Because you mentioned
[40:16] the building's civic scale
[40:20] and this also implies a civic
[40:23] typology for the forecourt.
[40:26] We know that the building
[40:29] is relatively modest in terms of scales, but
we can see that
[40:34] you spoke of your desire to make a presence
[40:37] on Beaconsfield Boulevard.
[40:40] So my question... We have a whole series of
plantation bubbles
[40:45] in the forecourt, we have a single-story building.
[40:49] This gives you a bit of a challenge to
[40:52] create a real civic presence.
[40:54] It's a civic amenity in the ...(inaudible)...
[40:56] Can you explain a little bit your strategies
in these two areas:
[41:00] the civic presence of the building and the
civic presence
[41:05] the forecourt as a meeting place
[41:08] and a gathering place?
[41:11] Well.
[41:12] As for the civic part of the building,
[41:14] I think I was just mentioning that the building
really extends itself.
[41:19] The shape of the building, too, which is really
like a kind of arch
[41:23] is welcoming and its range,
[41:26] I would say, on the site,
[41:28] gives an impression of
[41:32] grandeur, if you will, which is to scale for
us.
[41:38] From Beaconsfield Boulevard,
[41:39] I think it's going to be quite visible.
[41:41] Then, for the forecourt, maybe it's... the
view
[41:46] lacks perhaps a little furnishing, but the
islands are really
[41:50] positioned to create areas, a forecourt that
will be shaded,
[41:54] because this forecourt is quite large, and
cleared
[41:57] areas to allow for activities.
[42:01] So it's a bit of an area that's included, at
the same time,
[42:05] that is inscribed in the park, but which opens
up and really becomes like
[42:11] a civic location
[42:11] that is mineralized that invites events.
[42:15] I don't know if I'm answering your question,
but... I think the building
[42:18] and the landscape
[42:18] work together a bit.
[42:19] That's it. The intention is to move the building
back and make way for the forecourt.
[42:23] And we're even very comfortable
[42:25] with the car park a little more in the foreground
to, precisely, provide a view,
[42:29] and notice that there's a space, a building
of some importance,
[42:33] a place where people can come together.
[42:35] I think that the City of Beaconsfield...
[42:38] it remains a modest
[42:39] building, but that encourages us to discover
the place.
[42:43] Once you appreciate the site, it's actually
the cultural centre
[42:47] and the site that become themselves a civic
place.
[42:52] This means that in this image,
[42:53] here, we are in the old parking lot,
[42:56] so we've planted the two mature trees here.
[42:58] There are a few facing this way.
[43:03] We would have to look at the plan because there
are some existing ones.
[43:06] It's quite alright that part of your perspective
is 50 years from now, it doesn't matter,
[43:10] But there is a tree...
[43:11] But it's certain that along the car park in
the planted islands,
[43:14] there's going to be less mature trees. Yes.
[43:20] Thank you very much.
[43:25] So, yes, I appreciate the presentation.
[43:28] I was wondering about something.
[43:29] Two things,
[43:30] actually. We talked about trees, the maintenance
[43:32] of the inner courtyard, it's a technicality,
[43:34] but nobody is talking about the snow.
[43:36] 
[43:38] 
[43:41] 
[43:43] you could answer.
[43:44] You've done several projects like this.
[43:47] On the contrary, it's a way of bringing Winter
indoors.
[43:50] The four seasons within the interior space.
[43:55] And the snow falls in the courtyard, but in
the spring,
[43:58] it melts and it's not a roof, so everything
seeps into the ground.
[44:04] It's also very bright in winter, with the snow,
[44:08] so there really is a kind of reflection effect.
Yes.
[44:13] Regarding
[44:14] the access to the marina, well, that's one
aspect of the program...
[44:19] maybe... I don't know if it was very well defined,
[44:23] but there is a lot of overlap with the proximity
of the building.
[44:27] Had you considered a different radius of curvature
[44:33] or a certain distancing from the buildings
[44:36] and the activities taking place just behind
it?
[44:39] This is clearly shown on the site plan.
[44:43] Yes, that. Exactly.
[44:45] Maybe just explain? This here?
[44:47] Well, yes, actually,
[44:49] because the principle is to go to the marina
until
[44:52] the water. Yes, but in fact.
[44:57] What's the question?
[44:57] So it's in relation to dedicated access? Well,
it's not direct, actually,
[45:02] is that what you mean?
[45:03] No, it's more... I don't know...
[45:07] the intersection of uses. Because there's a
sort of esplanade behind it
[45:12] the building, which is going to be occupied,
and then we bring people in
[45:16] with their boats.
[45:19] I was wondering if it were possible to think
about a route
[45:23] that's a bit far away or something like that?
[45:28] In fact, I think... it's a discussion actually,
[45:31] we don't know how much traffic there is either
[45:34] to understand what the potential crossover
is.
[45:37] I think we wanted to make sure there was a
dedicated entrance to ensure
[45:41] that the regular use of the car park itself
avoids crossovers.
[45:47] Then it's downhill to the esplanade,
[45:51] that is the place where there is
[45:52] a management, mitigation needed.
[45:54] I think there's a potential to see if
[45:57] there are other ways, depending on traffic.
[46:01] In fact, what was most important to us was
to really
[46:04] clear away; that
[46:06] cars entering the parking lot
[46:10] going at low speed, if you will,
[46:13] but that the crossing
[46:16] of boats with trailers is outside the entire
access area
[46:21] of the cultural centre.
[46:26] I think there was also a desire to make sure
that the marina
[46:29] be a part of the show, which people in the
library can also see.
[46:34] So we didn't want to distance ourselves from
this activity.
[46:44] ...(inaudible)...
[46:54] ...(inaudible)...
[46:57] ...(inaudible)...
[47:03] Landscape waves,
[47:04] landscape lots in the other direction,
[47:08] it creates a kind of grid, yes,
[47:12] that we can see on this plan.
[47:14] So, once we've established these lines of force,
or these lines on the site,
[47:18] how does that help you position the building?
[47:21] It's not clear to me why the building
[47:23] is there once we've mapped out these two sets
[47:27] of horizontal and vertical lines. OK.
[47:32] Well, in fact, the positioning of the building
[47:34] is both linked to landscape work and the two
are
[47:39] influenced each other a little, if I may say
so.
[47:42] In fact, the...
[47:43] So it's the building that defines the urban
filter?
[47:50] Actually, the urban filter,
[47:50] for us, it already existed and then came to
be defined by the building.
[47:55] So, the urban filter, currently along the boulevard,
[47:57] is fairly narrow and dense.
[48:00] And what we wanted
[48:00] to do, in terms of the building, is to widen
it so that it becomes more of a filter which
is
[48:05] inviting rather than a barrier.
[48:07] So that's why we came to expand it.
[48:10] Then, for us, it was quite important,
[48:12] as Annie mentioned, to have the building overlap
the site's forested area
[48:17] which is vacant and becomes a place
[48:18] which is much more open and community-oriented.
[48:21] So to do it in juxtaposition. These are elements
that are very...
[48:25] that are already existing.
[48:26] So, the grassy plain is really, when you go
to the site,
[48:28] you can see how people converge on water,
[48:32] and towards these spaces. So what we also want
to do is
[48:35] bring people back to the centre of the site,
which is sometimes a little neglected.
[48:39] To occupy it even more.
[48:43] In fact, the building is pretty much... If
we...
[48:46] we cross... we make an X, it's roughly in the
centre of the site.
[48:50] At the same time, it is quite close to the
boulevard.
[48:54] in order to be visible from the boulevard,
but also to have a full experience of the park.
[48:58] It's idea of inserting, in fact, the building
into the trees' canopy.
[49:03] 
[49:05] there. And this idea of having to
[49:08] keep a large open space for
[49:13] the people who go all the way down to the marina.
[49:15] And we turned it into a public space, so we
thought we'd straddle the two,
[49:18] it was quite an interesting experience and
the animation branch,
[49:22] which is much more, shall we say, lively with
the multipurpose hall,
[49:26] the art studios that you can see at the entrance,
etc.
[49:29] come to settle in this branch; while the library
building and the
[49:34] administration infiltrate the canopy.
[49:38] And that's the idea behind the park chalet.
[49:41] Maybe this will complete the answer.
[49:42] The park chalet and the Centennial House,
[49:46] let's say if we keep it, or if we ever demolish
it,
[49:49] what we were proposing was perhaps to build
[49:51] a kind of large roof. A sort of park gazebo,
[49:54] but which ultimately becomes the stage for
gatherings.
[49:58] They're all, like, in the canopy,
[50:00] but with their gathering spaces, all three.
[50:04] So it's this whole organization of the park
[50:06] with the natural elements that helped us
[50:10] to position both the building, with its green
roof, also, which
[50:15] makes it a part of the canopy and its position,
[50:19] let's say, between the boulevard and the lake.
[50:23] Then there's the 100-year line here,
[50:26] so we got close, but not too close, that's
to say
[50:28] that we kept a safe distance. We thought
[50:31] it would be a full experience for people in
the building too.
[50:35] And maybe I can just add...