91ÉçÇø

New Residence Hall - Façade renovation

New Residence Hall's façade with scaffolding

Construction start: April 2023

Expected construction end: December 2026

91ÉçÇø’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:

  • April – December 2023, May (starting after student move-out) – December 2024
  • North façade, portions of East and West façades

Phase 2:

  • 2025 (starting after student move-out), 2026
  • South façade, portions of West and East façades

What to expect

Last update: February 2024. Details of phase 2 will be added at a later date.

Date Work Impact Mitigation
May - August 2024
  • Demolition (removal of facing blocks)
  • Installation of new facing blocks and anchors (West façade)
  • Repair of concrete façades (North, East, and South)
  • High levels of noise
  • Contractor will be set up under the building entrance marquee (West façade)
  • No through-way for vehicles
Work will begin after student move-out and end before August 15, 2024 for the residence student move-in
August - September 2024 General construction activities
  • Low levels of noise
  • Contractor will be set up under building entrance marquee (West façade)
  • No through-way for vehicles
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