Concordia GM Building - 11 étages

[Chris1989]

If only they could re-do the Hall building like the other buildings... I really hope it is in the plans.

[mcgill]

I don't see the point nor the necessity of having all buildings look the same. What's nice about university campuses, such as McGill, Loyola, UdeM, etc. is the mix of building designs, marking the eras of growth, from the philanthropical investments of the early part of the 20th century to the publicly-funded construction in the latter half, to today's sustainability-minded era of university expansion and renewal. Hall represents the birth of Concordia, bringing together SGW and Loyola.

[Ashok]

I agree - but the Downtown campus does have a variety of architecture. Esp. once the Art department gets moved into the Grey Nun's building, we will have quite a bit of architecture: Grey Nun, Hall, Library, the EV-JMSB-GM set...etc.

[chris]

I don't see the point nor the necessity of having all buildings look the same. What's nice about university campuses, such as McGill, Loyola, UdeM, etc. is the mix of building designs, marking the eras of growth, from the philanthropical investments of the early part of the 20th century to the publicly-funded construction in the latter half, to today's sustainability-minded era of university expansion and renewal. Hall represents the birth of Concordia, bringing together SGW and Loyola.

 

The look of the GM and Hall Buildings are nothing to write home about...I would much rather see them renovate or reclad those buildings then keep them the way they are now.

[MTLskyline]

The ground floor of the Hall looks great. The exterior of the upper floors could be renovated. It doesn't necessarily have to be the same firm that did JMSB/EV.

 

The exterior of the GM building on the other hand looks horrible all around. If it were up to me, it would be demolished to make way for a better more modern building.

[MTLskyline]

This could very well end up being a viable candidate for MTLURB's 2011 Renovation of the Year.

 

Construction begins in Guy-Metro Building

 

Posted on January 26, 2011 | by: Shelagh Peden

 

A major renovation project to overhaul Concordia's Guy-Metro (GM) Building begins January 31 with renovations to one side of the lobby.

 

During the first phase, expected to last until February 15, there will be no access to and from the GM Building via the Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Integrated Complex (EV). Access to the GM building via the main entrance, 1550 De Maisonneuve Blvd.W., is unaffected until the second phase. The loading bay and elevator to the parking and Metro levels remain unaffected in both phases.

 

The second phase, from February 16 to 28, will see the other side of the lobby renovated. During this period, the main entrance on De Maisonneuve Blvd.W. will be closed. The EV Building access will be re-opened and serve as the entrance to the GM building. Construction will continue until April 4 with work on the lobby ceiling, during which time access to the building through both the main entrance and the EV Building will be restored.

 

The security desk will remain in the lobby throughout the renovations, though between phases, it will be shifted from one side of the lobby to the other to accommodate the work.

 

The renovations to the lobby are part of a larger project to overhaul the entire building that was built at the same time as the Montreal metro system in 1965-66.

 

Funded by the Ministère de l’Education, du Loisir et du Sport’s Plan quinquennal d’investissements universitaires, the overall $14-million project will increase the building’s energy efficiency, renew the infrastructure and improve the heating/cooling system.

 

The project, slated for completion in October of this year, also includes a new exterior that provides better insulation against the elements, a new roof and refurbished elevator cabins. When the building's exterior is replaced, it will be visually integrated with its neighbours, the EV and John Molson buildings, in the heart of Quartier Concordia.

 

An in-depth look at the entire GM Building project is coming soon. Watch NOW for updates.

http://now.concordia.ca/campus-life/concordia-community/20110126/major-construction-begins-in-guy-metro-building.php

[JFrosty]

Je prend Guy plusieurs fois par semaine pour me rendre à l'Université de Montréal, et à chaque fois je me demande dans combien de temps ils vont la rénover, considérant son état de décrépitude ultra avancée. Merci pour la bonne nouvelle!

[MTLskyline]

Guy-Metro Building construction update

 

Posted on March 9, 2011 | by: Shelagh Peden

 

Project Management Director Jean Pelland (Facilities Management) explains the procedure involved in replacing the exterior walls of the Guy-Metro Building. The grey metal is part of the temporary wall that will protect the interior of the building from the elements. The heating/cooling systems (visible under the windows) will also be replaced. | Photo by Concordia University

 

The large-scale construction project to refurbish the Guy-Metro (GM) Building continues with demolition work inside the building. As can be seen in the video (below), in order to replace the exterior walls, access must be cleared from the interior, and temporary walls built to protect from the elements. The work crews tape office doors during this work to contain any dust.

 

Scaffolding outside the building has created protective passageways for pedestrians. On March 26, a crane will be installed at the northeast corner of the building and the removal of the outside walls will begin. Throughout the project, the crane will be moved around the building, finishing at the northeast corner in the fall.

The garage, accessed via the laneway between De Maisonneuve Boulevard and Mackay Street, will remain open throughout the construction, though there is a possibility of temporary closures while the crane carries materials overhead. A flagman will assure the safety of the pedestrians and vehicles.

 

As the work moves around the building’s exterior, occupants will be temporarily relocated. Signage in the lobby and on all floors will indicate changes in office locations. All visitors to the GM Building should verify their destination before setting out. The Facilities Management team will update the online directory as required.

http://www.concordia.ca/now/campus-life/concordia-community/20110309/guy-metro-building-construction-update.php

 

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[Vaillant]

sa sonne plus français que anglais son affaire lol

[Chris1989]

They have begun removing the eastern exterior wall! It's moving quickly!