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New Residence Hall - Façade renovation

Exterior view of New Residence Hall

Construction start: April 2023

Expected construction end: December 2026

ɬÀ﷬’s New Residence Hall is a 15-storey building constructed in 1975 and located at the northeast corner of the intersection of avenue du Parc and rue Prince-Arthur. Formerly a hotel, it now houses student residences.

The project consists of the complete replacement of block facing on the building facades and the repair of concrete surfaces. The work includes the replacement of the insulation in the exterior walls and of the window seals, which will increase the building’s thermal comfort and energy efficiency.

Phase 1:

  • North façade, portions of East and West façades- Completed

Phase 2:

  • South façade, portions of West façade – Completed
  • Remaining portions of East façade – ongoing

What to expect

Last update: June 5, 2026.Ìý

Date Work Impact Mitigation
May - August 2026
  • Demolition (removal of facing blocks)
  • Installation of new facing blocks and anchors (West façade)
  • Repair of concrete (East façade)
  • High levels of noise
Work will begin after student move-out and end before August 12, 2026, for the residence student move-in
August - September 2026

General construction activities

  • Masonry installation
  • Exterior window caulking
  • Demobilization of the site
  • Low levels of noise
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