Symphonia POP

Firstly, on the river side, the presence in Phase I of an offset entrance hall incited architects to create a symmetrical central axis passing through the heart of the space to determine the architectural composition and placement of Phase II. This gesture enabled bringing together the architecture of the two phases into a coherent whole, as twin towers visible along the Serge Garant Street axis, and also the reproduction of a slightly curved façade, which is redesigned and expressed using pieces of transparent offset glass.

Secondly, to harmonize with the city side, the silhouette of downtown Montréal was reflected vertically through the curved surfaces. The resulting volumetry is similar to that of Phase I, but characterized by distinctive cubic architecture. The sporadic projection of cubes, referred to as pops, is immediately reminiscent of the various buildings making up the city’s urbanscape. As reflected by the iconic Habitat 67, it’s possible for buyers to connect two or three cubes spanning two floors in order to create a unique condominium that is flexible to their needs.

On the ground, the landscape unfolds with the same dualism. Close to the riverbank, the river takes on great importance in defining the site’s landscape architecture. A new, imaginary shoreline is superimposed on the site, appropriating the inverted curvature of the hall and its resonance in the shape of the pool. This line becomes a border delimiting a land portion, where the towers are located, and a river portion, where recreational elements such as the heated outdoor pool and bicycle path are found. In this way, two landscapes come together: one, full of greenery, where the built elements are found, and the other, fluvial, where an undulating figure composes the whole.

The 32-storey tower features 240 one- to three-bedroom residential units, ranging in size from 600 to 3,000 ft², with ceiling heights from nine to eleven feet. All spaces will feature spectacular fenestration, and will be positioned to maximize views of the landscape and let in plenty of natural light. Common spaces will include an indoor and outdoor pool, spa and sauna, state-of-the-art fitness studio, private function room and lounge area.