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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. 60 Years of Visionary Design in Montréal, Canada by LemayNovember 1st, 2017 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: v2com As Lemay celebrates 60 years of groundbreaking design, a review of its most defining projects—Montreal’s Four Seasons Hotel and Residences[i], the Bibliothèque du Boisé[ii], Montreal’s Place Vauquelin and Place d’Armes, the new international jetty at Montreal-Trudeau Airport[iii], Quebec City’s Paquet Wharf and the protective glass casing of the Grand Théâtre de Québec; the coastal promenade of the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, the Holiday Inn’s glamorous new look in Brooklyn, NY—is proof that its long and much-awarded history shapes its present and future as one of Canada’s leading integrated design services firms.  Bell Centre – Lemay in consortium with LeMoyne, Lapointe, Magne, Architectes -Montréal, Québec, Canada, 1996, Image Courtesy © Lemay
 Montreal’s Four Seasons Hotel and Residences – Lemay in consortium with Sid Lee Architecture – Québec, Canada, In progres, Image Courtesy © Lemay in consortium with Sid Lee Architecture “In many ways, our work embodies Quebec’s own evolution over the past six decades,” said Louis T. Lemay, president and excellence facilitator for the integrated design firm, which was founded in 1957 as an architectural practice. “We began with groundbreaking models of functionalist architecture that reflected Quebec’s new openness to the world,” he said, referring to Montreal’s Church of Saint-Jean Baptiste de La Salle, Cégep André-Laurendeau and branch offices for Quebec-based financial institutions.  221 Bank – Lemay – Montréal, Québec, Canada, 2014, Image Courtesy © Francois Descoteaux  221 Bank Lemay Montréal, Québec, Canada, 2014, Image Courtesy © Francois Descoteaux Lemay then went on to define the Montreal skyline and contemporary cityscape with the city’s tallest building, 1000 De La Gauchetière [iv]; the brilliantly multimodal, 21,000-seat Bell Centre [v]; the Caisse de dépôt et de placement’s landmark Édifice Jacques-Parizeau, in which Lemay played a key role; and many others. In recent years, Lemay’s reach has grown to revitalize heritage treasures, create sustainable living environments, brand top companies’ workspaces, showcase public institutions and create unforgettable public spaces. Its Bibliothèque du Boisé alone has won a record-breaking 21 design awards, including a joint award of excellence from the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) and the Canada Green Building Council MD (CaGBC). Lemay has delivered designs across Canada and around the world, with a constant focus on the environment and leading practices in sustainable development.  Cégep André-Laurendeau – Lemay – Montréal, Québec, Canada, 1973, Image Courtesy © Lemay  International jetty expansion, Montréal-Trudeau International Airport – Lemay in consortium with Jodoin, Lamarre, Pratte, Architectes – Québec, Canada, 2016, Image Courtesy © Marc Cramer “And now, we are building Montreal’s first smart vertical community,” said Mr. Lemay, referring to the innovative, multi-use Humaniti complex now underway in Montreal’s International District. The capacity of an industry leader, the creativity of a boutique firm Looking ahead, Lemay is building its future success on its distinctive offering: innovation at the service of design excellence, net zero and integrated delivery.  Pomerleau Offices – Lemay – Lévis, Québec, Canada, 2016, Image Courtesy © Jonathan Robert  Montmagny Library – Lemay – Québec, Canada, 2014, Image Courtesy © Stephane Groleau Close to 450 Lemay professionals of various disciplines work together closely to produce exceptional projects that integrate architecture, interior design, urban planning and urban design, landscape architecture, branding and graphic design. Through these complementary, collaborating disciplines, Lemay’s vision is to become no less than the Canadian leader and a world reference in the integrated design of sustainable living environments. In support of this vision, it recently merged with Calgary-based Toker & Associates, an award-winning architecture and interior design firm (now known as Lemay + Toker in Western Canada), bolstering Lemay’s pan-Canadian presence.  Vauquelin Square – Lemay – Old Montréal, Québec, Canada, 2017, Image Courtesy © Frédérique Ménard-Aubin  De l’Église metro station – Lemay – Montreal, Québec, Canada, 1974, Image Courtesy © Lemay Celebrating six decades For its anniversary, Lemay has launched several employee recognition projects, and is championing employees’ own initiatives such as a beekeeping venture, fundraising for a local NGO, participation in community events and promoting green transportation.  Holiday Inn Brooklyn – Escobar Design now Escobar Design by Lemay – New York, USA, 1999, Image Courtesy © Inessa Photography  Bibliothèque du Boisé – Cardinal Hardy*, Labonté Marcil, Éric Pelletier* architectes in consortium (*now Lemay) – Montréal, Québec, Canada, 2013, Image Courtesy © Doublespace photography About Lemay: Creative Intelligence. Collective Value.  Church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste-de-la-Salle – Lemay – Montréal, Québec, Canada, 1967, Image Courtesy © Alexandre Guilbeault  Grand Théâtre de Québec – Lemay – Québec City, Canada, In progress, Lemay  Humaniti – Lemay – Montréal, Québec, Canada, In progress, Image Courtesy © Lemay  Head Office, Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec – Lemay – Montréal, Québec, Canada, 2014, Image Courtesy © Lemay  Champ-de-Mars Park – Daniel Arbour & Associates Inc. now Lemay – Port-au-Prince, Haĩti, 2015, Image Courtesy © Rendering – Daniel Arbour & Associates Inc. now Lemay  Louis T. Lemay, president and excellence facilitator, Lemay, Image Courtesy © Lemay
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