Architects:FABG

Year :2020

Photographs :Steve Montpetit

structural engineer :CIMA+

Client : Société du Parc Jean Drapeau

Project Director : Éric Gauthier

Project Managers : Marc Paradis, Nicolas Moussa

General Contractor  : GEYSER Group

City : Montréal

Country : Canada

As part of a renewal agreement for the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, the city of Montreal had to replace the existing temporary structures with a larger permanent building that would more adequately meet the needs of the event. The new paddock includes garages for the teams, offices for the International Automobile Federation (FIA) and the promoter, a lounge area for 5,000 people, and a Multimedia Center for journalists and broadcasters. All furniture and equipment are shipped from abroad and installed for the duration of the event.

To facilitate the completion of the$ 50 million project in the 10 free months between the two Grand Prix editions, the building was designed as an assembly of prefabricated parts including concrete panels, steel beams and columns, CLT wooden beams and panels, curtain walls, and removable partitions. It can also be easily disassembled and recycled materials in case of Grand Prix termination.