COMMUNITY AT HEART
A MONTREAL DEVELOPMENT AIMS TO CREATE AN INCOMPARABLE GATHERING SPACE
THE ESSENCE OF MODERN LIVING
RECOGNIZING THAT EASE of going from work to recreation to a rich social life is high on the urban dwellers’ checklist, Victoria sur le parc was conceived to make these everyday pursuits seamless.
With the importance of community, and the aim of creating an urban gathering place at the forefront of planning, this newest and largest Montreal development in decades not only integrates living, work, recreation and wellness facilities, but centres them all around Square Victoria, a city park at the meeting point of downtown Montreal’s most soughtafter districts of Old Montreal, Griffintown, Quartier International and the Cité du Multimédia.
From its base, where a sculptural ten-storey structure will integrate into the historic façade of a building that has occupied the property since 1905, to the penthouse units of the uppermost floors that access sky terraces that overlook the St. Lawrence river, every modern living detail has been considered.
Victoria sur le parc is truly connected to the community in every sense: there’s a tunnel connection directly to Square Victoria Metro, as well as underground parking, complete with electrical vehicle charging station. The 30,000 square feet of ground floor retail includes dining, cafés and places that create a sense of community. In addition, the green space of the park flows into the building.
The building will house over 10,000 square feet of amenity space accessible to residents. Social spaces include rooftop terraces with green space and exterior seating areas. Health and wellness pursuits will be accommodated via indoor and outdoor pools, an urban grill, a steam room, a sauna, a fitness centre and a meditation room.
A co-working centre with smart connectivity and workstations are also accessible to inhabitants to accommodate the rise in freelance and work-from-home opportunities of modern employment.
The architectural signature of the 60-storey tower is a subtle series of folds, playfully reflecting the diversity of the urban environment. The principles of refinement, elegance and heritage overlap in a ripple-effect that reflects the city of Montreal itself.