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Athlone Apartments

Town of Mount Royal, QC Canada

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located in Town of Mount Royal
design proposal from 2022

The project site is located in the northwest area of the Town of Mount Royal, in a densely built-up area between Côte-de-Liesse Road and Glengarry Avenue. This area is defined by the presence of six-storey residential buildings that create a visual and acoustic barrier between the highway and the low-density residential areas located further east. Despite its proximity to Highway 40, the project is located within a short distance of several points of interest, including the Rockland and Marché Central shopping centers, as well as the various urban functions located around Connaught Park. In addition, the site benefits from quick access to two of the most important transportation networks in the metropolitan area: the future REM and the existing highway network.
In order to integrate with the existing context, the architecture of the new building is rather sober and discreet. In the same way as the surrounding buildings, the proposal is clad in stone masonry alternating with brick, all with a calm and warm aspect. In order for the volume to harmonize with the single-family homes located to the southeast, stone dominates the lower part, while brick dominates the upper part of the volume. The fenestration is also regular and easy to read. Complementing the cladding, the balconies and the main entrance canopy add texture and shadow play to the facades. The balconies are divided into two categories: 1.5-meter projecting balconies, which extend the space of the two-bedroom units outward, and shallow balconies, which serve as planters and reinforce the residential character of the building. Each year, from May to October, the facades are enlivened with greenery coming from the planters and the roof-top terrace. The units in the project are available for rent and are intended for small to medium sized families, depending on the number of bedrooms included, one or two. A larger three-bedroom unit is designed on the 1st level.
The project is particularly attractive to independent aging individuals. All units meet the new building code for universal accessibility. This means that the two- and three-bedroom units are easily adaptable to the living conditions of people who are aging or have permanent disabilities. The one-bedroom units, on the other hand, have minimal accessibility and are therefore intended for people living with a temporary disability or receiving visitors with limited mobility.
For added convenience, the building has a two-level underground parking garage, served by a car elevator. For recreation and relaxation, the project includes a roof terrace, bordered by an intensive green roof that makes this outdoor space invisible from the street level. The presence of this green roof with bushes and shrubs enhances the environmental quality of the project, adding a rejuvenating, optimistic and playful touch to the building.
At the ground level, the majority of the landscaping consists of pervious surfaces. Pedestrian and vehicular access alleys, as well as private terraces, are built with a honeycomb paving.