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Unités d'habitation Waskaganish
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Unités d'habitation Waskaganish
The 40 residential units of Waskaganish were designed to meet the harsh climatic conditions of northern Quebec and the limited availability of resources on sit.The 40 residential units of Waskaganish were designed to meet the harsh climatic conditions of northern Quebec and the limited availability of resources on site. Completed in consortium with Régis Côté and ATSH for the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay, the project aims to house short and medium-term residents to efficiently serve the northern communities.
The low load-bearing capacity of the soil and economic constraints guided the choice toward a modular prefabricated wood structure. Wood was selected not only for its physical properties, lightness, durability, and low thermal transmission coefficient, but also for its symbolic proximity to nature and Cree culture. Modular prefabrication allows factory-controlled quality of the building envelope, significantly reducing the risks of water infiltration and frost in an environment where site conditions are unfavorable for nearly three quarters of the year.
In collaboration with the CSSBJ, the architecture reflects Cree cultural identity, drawing inspiration from the traditional Shaputuan dwelling. The exterior cladding evokes a stretched canvas, while massive glulam columns installed by local labour root the project firmly in its territory.
The low load-bearing capacity of the soil and economic constraints guided the choice toward a modular prefabricated wood structure. Wood was selected not only for its physical properties, lightness, durability, and low thermal transmission coefficient, but also for its symbolic proximity to nature and Cree culture. Modular prefabrication allows factory-controlled quality of the building envelope, significantly reducing the risks of water infiltration and frost in an environment where site conditions are unfavorable for nearly three quarters of the year.
In collaboration with the CSSBJ, the architecture reflects Cree cultural identity, drawing inspiration from the traditional Shaputuan dwelling. The exterior cladding evokes a stretched canvas, while massive glulam columns installed by local labour root the project firmly in its territory.
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