Preservation of historic elements in a community is recognized as essential to civilized society. The archival aspect of Quebec City history has long been a fact, as the existence of the Old Town and the Port Royal district clearly demonstrate. In considering architectural form and site planning for the Louise Basin, this aspect is recognized as a dominant element.
The Haute-Ville area surrounding the Basin is clearly visible from the sit, and was linked historically with the economic activities of the Lower Town. Today redevelopment and preservation of the area must be considered as a joint objective.
Connections to the Old Town are tenuous, and must be enhanced by visual means reflected through historic precedent. Architectural and site planning elements are chosen to enhance the connections.
Building forms, placed directly on the street, provide individual residential tenure, and are designed with high, pitched roofs and dormers. Existing streets open to form squares lined with residential and commercial establishments. The paved squares contrast green formal gardens in separate areas of the site.
The height of residential buildings in the St. André Quarter is limited to three storeys, reflecting predominant Quebec City building forms. Sited close to the property line, and expecting future development on the south side of St. André to respond favourable, the street can become a very satisfying urban space.
A Ceremonial Porte Cochere is placed opposite St. Thomas Street to maintain a connection with the surrounding street pattern. The St. André façade is enhanced through the presence of retail activities at the lower level. This will prove to be a convenience to the residents of this project as well as the surrounding area.
Placement of building creates a strong axial movement within this portion of the site, and forms a series of interconnecting semi-public spaces which lead to the market plaza. Formality of site design in this area is emphasized by rows of tree planting.
The long linear-telescopic quality of the market accommodates the required number of trading stalls, simultaneously separating tandem-parked trucking facilities and main pedestrian movement.
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