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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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Yesterday and Today

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Taylor C. Noakes

This is Berri Square on June 9th 1976, the year of our Olympiad. I find this photo significant for a few reasons. First and foremost is that UQAM had not yet built its main campus. That came three years later. … Continue reading →

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