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J.-A.-DeSève Pavilion – Phase IV
Université du Québec
Photo credit: Michel Brunelle

heritage through his aesthetics, his
Centre hospitalier universitaire Sainte-Justine open-mindedness and his unwavering
"Growing Up Healthy" commitment. Far from a signature
Mother and Child University Hospital Centre approach, he favoured a nuanced and
In consortium with MSDL
Photo credit: Stéphane Brügger lively language. His projects transformed
society to create living environments that
respect citizens and the built environment
through inclusive, meaningful and
sustainable architecture so that the human
experience always takes precedence.
Today, there are countless buildings
in Montréal that bear his mark. This city
with its distinct seasons and its ever-
changing river inspired him throughout
his career. What an exciting challenge
it was for him to design buildings that
flourish in the sun as well as in the snow.
What a privilege, as an architect, to create
for this city renowned for its quality of life.
As we look back over his work, one thing
becomes clear: what the city inspired him
to do, Claude Provencher has returned a
hundredfold with beauty, sensitivity and
modesty.
The partners and staff at Provencher_
Roy offer their thoughts and condolences
to his wife and family. dw

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