Tag Archives: Place Ville Marie

Iconic Montreal Architecture – Complexe Desjardins

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Taylor C. Noakes

A quick summation before my screed. Here’s why I think Complexe Desjardins is an exceptional example of Montreal architecture: 1. It’s balanced without being symmetrical. The four towers are of different heights, ascending clockwise like a giant staircase. The tallest … Continue reading →

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A Thousand Words for this City in Time

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Taylor C. Noakes

I don’t know for certain but I’m guessing this shot was taken in the summer of 1962 or 1963. It fascinates me because it shows our city at a crucial moment of transition. Look closely at this photograph and think … Continue reading →

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The Pit Before Place Ville Marie

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Taylor C. Noakes

Now that I’ve moved closer to one of my favourite Montréal icons, I feel compelled to remind people that before PVM, Montreal featured a massive open trench close to the heart of the city. In fact, before CNR and the … Continue reading →

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