THE CARABINS' WALK
The Carabins' Walk is a monumental walkway that links the public space to the stadium and its stands. The entrance pavilion of the Édouard-Montpetit metro station is renewed, and a new pavilion adjacent to the main stands is created, housing a Carabins merchandise shop, a counter for tickets, a snack bar, and restrooms. The inclined walkway features inscriptions of athletes and the Carabins' achievements on its blue surface, forming an honorary carpet. This surface features a strong visual contrast for the visually impaired, is slip-resistant for seniors, and is textured to guide the cane of blind visitors.
This way, a person with reduced mobility can reach the second floor of the metro pavilion by elevator, then enjoy the inspiring experience of crossing the gentle slope while appreciating the landscape scenery and the pre-game atmosphere. Upon exiting the accessible services pavilion, they arrive at a ramp that cuts diagonally through the stands, granting access to all seating levels.
The principle of establishing a circulation system to connect the areas of interest as directly as possible guided the design of the connection between the subway and the stadium via the footbridge. Making the route more efficient and shorter encourages circulation that is more suitable and accessible to all. The principle of reinterpreting the accessibility slope by making the circulation system beneficial to all was also an ideological cornerstone of the project. Facilities designed for people with reduced mobility have often been relegated to secondary consideration in architectural design.
The Carabins Walk offers a route that is accessible to all, featuring a gentle slope that prioritizes universal access. This transportation route is as much a celebration of the spirit of the Carabins as it is an invitation to everyone, regardless of their situation, to come and participate in wonderful sporting events.
(From competitor's text)
The jury noted the presence of a large ramp on Vincent d'Indy street, which has to climb 4 storeys and is therefore very steep. The "stramp" (ramp + stair) in the bleachers is considered dangerous and would require handrails or guardrails that would block the view. Positive points for the path along the street, which allows the gardens to be preserved, the accessible metro connection, and a path usable by all. However, none of the ramps appear to be fully functional.
(From jury report)
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