Montréal Architectural Guide
Montréal Architectural Guide by Heike Maria Johenning, published by DOM Publishers in 2023, offers an insightful exploration of the architectural landscape of Montréal, Canada’s second largest city. This edition, comprising 240 pages, delves into the rich tapestry of architectural traditions that shape the city, highlighting the influences of French, British, and American styles. The guide showcases a selection of 130 buildings and projects that reflect nearly 400 years of history in this vibrant metropolis.
Readers will discover a diverse range of architectural styles, including the Parisian École des Beaux-Arts, the Chicago School, Art Deco, and Brutalist structures. The book features contributions from experts who provide additional context on significant themes such as the Northern Deco style, the iconic buildings of Expo 1967, and the art found within Montréal’s metro system. This comprehensive overview serves as both a historical account and a travel guide, making it a valuable resource for those interested in architecture, history, and the cultural landscape of Montréal.
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Montréal, Canada’s second largest city and the centre of the franco-phone province of Québec, is a sprawling and green metropolis where French, British, and American architectural traditions meet. Many buildings and streets bear witness to the influence of the -Parisian École des Beaux-Arts; there are structures in the tradition of the -Chicago School; and the city also has an extensive her-itage of both elegant Art Deco and massive -Brutalist edifices.
This book presents a total of 130 buildings and projects from the almost 400-year history of the port city on the St. Lawrence River. This journey through time is complemented by guest contri-butions from renowned experts, for example on the original Northern Deco style, the buildings of Expo 1967, and art in Montréal’s metro.
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