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Chinese Garden of the Montréal Botanical Garden
Chinese Garden of the Montréal Botanical Garden
Montreal, Canada
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Chinese Garden of the Montréal Botanical Garden
Montreal, Canada
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Built
YEAR
2017
The Chinese Garden of the Montréal Botanical Garden was constructed in 1990 through a collaboration between the City of Montréal and the City of Shanghai. This exceptional restoration initiative concerns one of the largest Chinese gardens outside China. Mandated to restore the entire site, BMAA was tasked with designing a project of significant scope, combining the expertise of local tradespeople with the traditional craftsmanship of Chinese artisans, who travelled to Montréal specifically to reconstruct the ornamental roofs using centuries‑old techniques.
The work unfolded in two alternating phases, each structured around dedicated periods for the visiting artisans. All construction took place while the site remained open to the public, including during the fall 2017 “Jardin de Lumière” event, which attracted more than 300,000 visitors. Upon completion of Phase 2 in May 2017, a new lighting concept was unveiled and the pavilions were fully restored.
The firm carried out all technical assessments and coordinated prototype development to test modern assembly methods capable of reconciling traditional Chinese construction practices with Montréal’s climatic constraints. In the end, innovative restoration techniques were developed specifically for this landmark project.
The work unfolded in two alternating phases, each structured around dedicated periods for the visiting artisans. All construction took place while the site remained open to the public, including during the fall 2017 “Jardin de Lumière” event, which attracted more than 300,000 visitors. Upon completion of Phase 2 in May 2017, a new lighting concept was unveiled and the pavilions were fully restored.
The firm carried out all technical assessments and coordinated prototype development to test modern assembly methods capable of reconciling traditional Chinese construction practices with Montréal’s climatic constraints. In the end, innovative restoration techniques were developed specifically for this landmark project.
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