900 Saint-Jacques
AI Article Summary
The 900 Saint-Jacques is a new tower in Montreal that has won a 2025 Canadian Architect Award of Excellence. This 62-storey building, which includes a hotel and apartment units, integrates into the cityscape with a distinctive concrete façade that echoes historic local architecture. The development is part of a city program to revitalize the Quartier des gares into a high-density, pedestrian-friendly neighborhood. The project emphasizes eco-friendly features such as bicycle parking and EV charging stations.
What This Means for Canadian Contractors
This project shows how high-density residential and commercial developments can effectively use prefabricated materials to achieve both aesthetic and energy-efficient results. For Canadian builders, this means increased opportunities in prefab construction, which can expedite timelines and reduce overall costs. Additionally, integrating sustainable transport solutions highlights the growing importance of eco-friendly building practices in urban planning.
