Space for Life: Insectarium Metamorphosis

Architecture Competition

Space for Life architecture competition invites the population to the finalists public presentation as part of the architecture competition for three major projects: the Insectarium Metamorphosis; the Biodôme Renewal; and a Glass Pavilion at the Botanical Garden.

Dates

Wednesday July 9 : The Insectarium Metamorphosis
Thursday July 10 : The Biodôme Renewal
Friday July 11 : The Botanical Garden’s Glass Pavilion
*** Registrations are now closed. See you there! ***

Location

Montréal’s Botanical Garden
Henry-Teuscher Auditorium
4101, Sherbrooke Street East
Métro Pie-IX
Paying parking
See map

Program

Welcoming: 4:30 to 5 p.m.*

Context and presentations: 5 to 10 p.m. (in French only)

Online registration is free and compulsory.
*** Registrations are now closed. See you there! ***

*Doors close at 5:00 p.m.: Short breaks are planned between presentations. Each finalist will have 30 minutes to present his project which will be followed by a jury question period of 30 minutes.

Of the 59 proposals received, 22 were for the Insectarium Metamorphosis, 11 for the Biodôme Renewal and 27 for the Glass Pavilion. Last april, the jury chose four finalist teams for each project.

For the public, it is an exceptional opportunity to attend a presentation that usually takes place behind closed doors and to discover the work of talented architects and designers.

Next Steps

Following that, the jury will undertake deliberations behind closed doors. The winning proposals will be announced in august.