Le Solstice

The 44 storeys of Le Solstice rise above the heart of downtown Montreal and the bustling Bell Centre neighbourhood. The Y-shaped columns at the base of the tower and its crowning with a series of steel frames make the project unique. Completed in 2024, it also stands out for the quality of its public spaces. The tower, 147.5 m in height, sits atop a podium whose massing and materials blend with the surrounding context while establishing a human scale for the complex. The setback of the lower floors, combined with a colonnade along the frontage, provides a pedestrian arcade between Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal and Overdale street. This alley creates a link between the two neighbourhoods and enlivens the public domain. On the upper floors, carefully designed common areas provide residents with a variety of shared services such as a wine tasting room, coworking spaces and an interior pool. Several works of art interspersed throughout the common areas contribute to the social and cultural value of the project. At the foot of the building, a sculpture by Vanessa Harden and David Gardener varies the ambient lighting according to the time of day or night. Hand-built and glazed stoneware by renowned ceramicist Pascale Girardin ornate the main entrance and pool area. Integrated furniture in rich wood essences is part of the interior design feature. The units are bathed in natural daylight provided by the project's generous glazing overlooking downtown Montreal. From the St. Lawrence River to Mount Royal, the units are designed to frame the ever-changing seasonal landscape of Le Solstice's surroundings.