Canada’s Montreal Transit is set to expand its base with the addition of more buses to cater to the demands of its commuters. The Stinson Transport Center will receive a makeover to accommodate 800 employees and 300 new vehicles. A proposed design for the center by Lemay Associes is aiming to get an LEED Gold Certification with eco friendly architectural concepts. In order to have as minimal an impact on the environment as possible, the design envisions weaving the structural grid of the center with the landscape. To achieve this, Lemay Associes will focus on the roofscape which will span a humongous seven football fields.
The designers have planned to integrate the site, building and landscape into a cohesive whole which will address urban integration considerations. This will also help reduce carbon footprints as such integration will see the center grow together with the landscape.
A look at the proposal shows the geometric lines the architects have in mind for the center. Green space appears to be of great importance and unlike transport centers that incorporate a lot of concrete without a thought to greenery, Stinson’s Transport Center weaves these spaces into the building’s design.
The sprawling complex, unlike others, appears to blend into the landscape. This technique is not new, however, and architects have for a while been incorporating the method into their designs. The minimalistic approach is contrasted nicely by the innovative roofscape which adds a spot of pattern. The theme appears to aim for a building that grows when the landscape does and it will be interesting to see what it would look like a few years down the line.
There are no details on whether the designers plan to use sustainable energy for the needs of the building. We wouldn’t be surprised if solar and wind energy is incorporated since the architects are looking to get the center LEED-certified.
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