The construction of a second entrance building at Vendôme metro station is part of an effort to improve the station’s operational accessibility.
To achieve this goal while preserving the architectural heritage of the existing metro station, the project is located on a narrow site between the bus loop and the existing building at 5100 De Maisonneuve Boulevard.
Upon approaching the entrance, a wayfinding canopy directs users and clearly highlights the building’s two main access points, one leading to the metro and the other providing direct access to the underground corridor connecting the EXO pavilions and the MUHC. Two interior passageways also facilitate movement between these zones.
The structural grid, featuring peripherally aligned columns, creates a fully open floor plan. This configuration enhances both circulation flow and the visibility of key movement paths.
Natural light also plays a key role in user comfort and the overall sense of safety. Within the pavilion, the transparency of the envelope combined with the rhythm of the concrete arches allows for generous and dynamic daylight penetration throughout the day.
Designed with a strong focus on sustainability for the Vendôme station and its surroundings, the project was awarded ENVISION Gold certification by the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI). This recognition highlights the project’s excellence in environmentally responsible infrastructure and its positive impact on the community.
Architecture
Provencher_Roy / Bisson Fortin
Photography
David Boyer
Explore
