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Iconic Montreal Architecture – Complexe Desjardins
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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Westmount Square – Five Easy Pieces
Some pics I snapped walking around Westmount Square a few weeks back. The Westmount Square complex was designed by Mies van der Rohe and completed in 1967. It is composed of two residential towers, an office tower and a large … Continue reading