The most striking element in the design is the west facade, a projected glass wall that acts as an extra layer of sound protection as well as providing protection from the afternoon sun. The latter is achieved via a fritted glass pattern that alternates horizontally and vertically in a checkerboard grid across the wall. This pattern creates a binary-like texture that's also visible to those reaching the city in their cars, creating a contemporary and hi-tech look for the development.

Cité Multimédia 8 in Montreal, Quebec by Menkès Shooner Dagenais Architects

2005.10.03