Cité Centrale

Project Summary:

Cité Centrale is a contemporary condominium development situated in Montréal’s Saint Léonard borough. The complex is positioned in a tranquil, green neighborhood with access to nearby parks and services. With a calm yet distinct visual identity, Cité Centrale contributes to the revitalization of the urban context through thoughtful, people-oriented design.

Architectural Vision:

The architectural language reflects a refined urban sensibility, balancing repetition and variation to avoid visual monotony. The massing is deliberately restrained and human in scale, with four-storey volumes arranged to create strong corner conditions, landscaped setbacks, and pedestrian-friendly approaches.

The facade treatment combines deep-toned masonry at the lower levels with white accents and lighter elements at the upper storeys, producing a clear material rhythm that highlights horizontality and vertical alignment.

The podium storefronts establish day-to-night activity. The overall language is contemporary and restrained, urban, durable, and legible at multiple scales, reinforcing a civic presence along the gateway into Laval.

Key Features:

Material & Facade Strategy: Contrast of dark brick base with white stone/masonry caps.

Large glazing areas reinforcing rhythm and verticality. Façade articulation designed for both aesthetic and thermal performance.

Amenities: Landscaped walkways, private balconies, and underground parking.

Common areas designed for comfort and accessibility.

Efficient & Customizable Layouts: Units are designed with hyper-efficient floor plates, abundant glazing, high ceilings, and the ability for owners to personalize finishes.