Pointe-à-Callière

The Pointe-à-Callière Museum of Archaeology and History, located in Old Montreal, is a site of great heritage importance, consisting of two main buildings: the Éperon building and the former Customs House building. In 2010, Réal Paul Architecte was commissioned to carry out major revitalization and modernization work on these two buildings. These interventions aimed to preserve the integrity of the museum while improving its facilities, for both technical and heritage reasons.

The first mandate was for the renovation of the envelope of the Éperon building. These interventions mainly concerned the limestone masonry, which had suffered premature deterioration. The team consolidated and replaced the damaged sections where the anchors were deficient and modernized the curtain wall glazing. The project was also done on the former Customs House building, where the windows were replaced by new wooden models, respecting the building's heritage character while meeting modern architectural standards.

The second mandate focused on the modernization of the museum's multimedia room, a central space for immersive and interactive events. In collaboration with the Moment Factory / GSM PRJCT consortium, the Réal Paul Architecte team led the upgrade of the venue's technical and theatrical installations. 

The work included the replacement of the flooring, the construction of a new walkway, the bringing the guardrails up to standard, as well as improvements to the finishes and lighting. The new multimedia room, now equipped with the latest technologies, features a unique 270-degree screen, offering an unprecedented immersive experience. Thanks to its retractable stage, the venue can now host various types of events such as concerts, press conferences, debates, award ceremonies, and annual meetings, with a capacity of up to 191 people.

These two mandates have allowed for the restoration and modernization of key elements of the museum. Réal Paul Architecte’s contributions not only ensured the heritage preservation of the site, but the integration of modern technologies, significantly enriching the visitor experience.