canadian discovery center by smith-vigeant showcases local timber
the structure is formed by a continuous band of rustic wood that unfolds into walls, a roof plane and a floor sheltered by a large canopy.
canadian discovery center by smith-vigeant showcases local timber
photo by stéphane brugger
all images courtesy of smith-vigeant architectes
canadian practice smith-vigeant architectes has constructed a discovery center in the mont-tremblant national park that offers expansive views of lake monroe and its surrounding hills and mountains. the scheme is composed of three distinct components: an amphitheater, a discovery zone and an ancillery space for service facilities.
in order to showcase the qualities of the region’s natural materials, the structure is formed by a continuous band of rustic timber that unfolds into walls, a roof plane and a floor sheltered by a large canopy. a wide variety of wood species were used on both exterior and interior surfaces, offering the design a sense of durability and resistance.
the discovery center offers expansive views of the neighboring lake monroe
photo by stéphane brugger
the structure is formed by a continuous band of rustic timber
photo by stéphane brugger
the welcoming reception lobby
photo by stéphane brugger
the use of local wood is continued inside the design
photo by stéphane brugger
the scheme is composed of three connected components
photo by stéphane brugger
an tiered amphitheater sits at the heart of the plan
photo by stéphane brugger
external views are provided from inside the structure
photo by stéphane brugger
an external area of recreation
photo by stéphane brugger
the discovery center’s connected volumes
photo by stéphane brugger
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project info:
project name: centre de découverte du parc national du mont-tremblant
location: mont-tremblant national park, (QC) canada
name of client: SÉPAQ
architects/designers: smith vigeant architectes
architect in charge: daniel smith, architect, OAQ, LEED
design team: daniel smith, anik malderis, julien gouin-charbonneau, karine renaud, cindy neveu, stéphan vigeant
engineers: CLA experts-conseils & martin roy et associates
landscape architects: VLAN
contractor: CRT construction inc.
lighting design: smith vigeant architects, martin roy et associates, EDP inc
project size: 600 sqm
cost: $2.8m CAD
completed: 2014
photography: stéphane brugger
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