The Royal Bank Tower & Other Quebec Curios
As we continue exploring architecture of Montreal, we follow RBC to its original Montreal location: the RBC Tower on rue Saint-Jacques ouest.
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47 Floors of Emphyteusis & Other Quebec Curios
Ever wonder why the Royal Bank of Canada has its Montreal headquarters in 1 Place Ville-Marie? It started, like most business plans do, with a contract. In fact, they’re [read on]
The Mini Vatican Basilica & Other Quebec Curios
In our next stop looking at architecture and history in Montreal, we have a look at Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral located downtown.
The Artistorian’s Weekly Picks
In this new weekly article, the Artistorian lists her picks from the Montreal art scene this week.
The Eighteen Floors of Justice & Other Quebec Curios
Looking at the Palais de justice of Montreal and the courts it houses.
The SAAL Process at the CCA: Architecture, urban planning and community
Portuguese housing projects of the 1970s focus on CCA exhibit.
Review of Sukkah City: Religious Tradition Meets Modern Design
Competition for sukkah design in New York City invigorates traditional structure
Nuremberg Nazis : DVD Review of Fuhrer Cult and Megalomania
Fine film focuses on how Nuremberg was used to promote and showcase Hitler and the Nazi Party.
Play Along with Montreal Rampage : Where’s The Red Ball?
For several days photographer Magali Crevier followed a giant inflatable red ball around the city. Spot these locations and find out how well you know Montreal.
Photo Journal: Skate Jam at Montreal’s Peace Park
Flying high, Montreal’s skateboarders turn La Place de La Paix into their playground during pilot project.
Photojournal : Mural Festival 2014 on St. Laurent
Montreal’s annual summer Mural Festival brings out graffiti and street artists to create magnificent murals on buildings in the Plateau.
What’s Montreal’s IQ? : Antoine Picon Mellon Lecture on Smart Cities
Mellon lecturer Antoine Picon addresses the concept of the smart city at CCA event.
Accidental Orientalism. Photographing the 19th Century Arabic City
CCA Exhibit takes a closer look at the 19th century Arabic city and the idea of Orientalism through the lens of photographers.
A Tale of Two Cities and their Colonial Patrons
A new and accessible exhibit at the CCA focuses on how architectural and urban projects in Casablanca and Chandigarh successfully combine post colonial ambitions with help from wealthier nations.