Palais des vues - Heritage Center

30-34 Rue du Marché-Finlay, Quebec City, Quebec

Architecture 609 Spring 2022

Professor Kapila Silva

Designed in SketchUp & Revit| Rendered in Enscape

In my final studio, I was tasked with designing a heritage center in the historic Quebec City, Canada. Located on the main port into the city, the Palais des Vues strives to be a tourist detination, that not only displays Quebec Cities unique and rich heritage, but also guides visitors towards other key destinations.

The overall form is meant to accentuate the iconic chateau, utilizing an atrium space to preserve its sight line. Additionally the form draws from the adjacent battery wall, creating the illusion that the wall itself is enveloping the heritage center, while also mimicking some of the more colonial architectural motifs. The blend of historic and contemporary materials alludes to the celebration of Quebec Cities heritage, while looking towards its future.

Site & Massing

Stone brick utilized to connect the Heritage Center to existing battery wall Ramp implemented throughout the Heritage Center for seamless vertical circulation

Atrium Space Expanded

Building divided into North & South wings to preserve the view of the Chateau Frontenac

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