Musée de la civilisation de Québec

Consortium : Moshe Safdie Architect, Belzile, Brassard, Gallienne, Lavoie Architectes, Surgur Incesulu, DMA architectes Client : Société des Musées du Québec (SMQ) Year : 1988 Budget : 30 M$ Area : 15 000 square meters

Architectural competition for the construction of a Museum of Civilization in Quebec City

Awards and Honours

1992 - Governor General’s Award for Architecture (RAIC)

1988 - OAQ Award of Excellence in Architecture

Winner of a provincial architecture competition, this project is known for its thoughtful integration of its large volume into the historic neighbourhood, as well as its strong visibility while respecting the scale of the iconic surroundings that includes Place Royale.

The Museum of Civilization of Quebec, more than 15 000 square metres in area, located in the heart of Old Quebec close to Place Royale, on the river's bank in a sector where the buildings occupy almost 100% of their respective lots.

This design principle was respected in the use of the site. The public thoroughfares that surround and provide access to the site are delineated by the mass of the building as the construction limit corresponds to the property line.

Winner of a provincial architecture competition, this project is known for its thoughtful integration of its large volume into the historic neighbourhood, as well as its strong visibility while respecting the scale of the iconic surroundings that includes Place Royale.

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