from here:
http://www.muhc.ca/construction/what...06/2006_nov21/
Backgrounder on Master Architect for MUHC Redevelopment Project
A Team Befitting the MUHC’s Pursuit of Excellence
To bring to life its vision of a healthcare centre benefiting the medical, scientific and academic communities, as well as all Quebecers, the MUHC has selected the following architectural experts to design the master architectural plan and buildings that will form the Glen and Mountain campuses. They are entrusted with creating vibrant, living centres for patients, families, staff and the entire community.
Quebec Consortium:
Les architectes Lemay et associés;
Jodoin Lamarre Pratte et associés architectes;
André Ibghy Architectes; and
Menkès Shooner Dagenais Letourneux.
International Expertise:
Perkins+Will; and
Moshe Safdie & Associates.
Leading Quebec Architects to Manage a Team of 60 Specialists
Daniel Auclair, Michel Broz, Michel Gamache, Denis Gaudreault, Robert Hamilton, Raynald St-Hilaire, André Ibghy, Marc Laurendeau, Louis Lemay, Claude Létourneau, Gaétan Roy, Anik Shooner, and Marc-André Tellier will assume project leadership. Their longstanding experience on major projects involving hospital, research and academic institutions represents a considerable asset for the MUHC. On the vanguard of healthcare design trends, they have collected many awards and distinctions for their work.
A number of the consortium’s members are already acquainted with the reality, constraints and objectives of the MUHC, having been involved with the:
Initial architectural concepts for the Glen and Mountain campuses, the initial master building plan and various associated studies;
Study for the partial retrofitting of the Radio-oncology department of the Montreal General Hospital; and with
The enlargement plan for the Research Institute of the MUHC in the Livingston Pavilion of the Montreal General Hospital.
In having an understanding of the MUHC’s particular needs, the consortium will be well positioned to create environments that favour the necessary links between medical, research and teaching teams, and make the MUHC an international healthcare reference.
In addition to establishing synergy amongst our health centre’s activities, the master architectural team will design the two campuses such that the spaces will be flexible and capable of adapting apace of evolving technologies. The team will also support the MUHC’s sustainable development objectives, ensuring that the institution can obtain LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification and meet the norms of the Canada Green Building Council.
Successful Quebec Healthcare Designs
The following represents a selection of exemplary projects within the Quebec health care arena on which members of the Quebec consortium have played a role:
CHUS Hôtel-Dieu (2003-2009): Expansion and renovation of Hôtel-Dieu Hospital with the goal of modernizing infrastructures. Particular attention was paid to urban integration and environmental components.
Centre hospitalier Pierre-LeGardeur (1997-2004): Construction of a short-stay centre (272 beds) and an ambulatory centre. The design favoured distinct accesses for different users and the future expansion of three buildings.
Jewish General Hospital (2003-2006): Construction of the integrated Cancer Centre through the enlargement of a pavilion. The project integrated new research and ambulatory care trends.
Centre hospitalier Pierre-Boucher (2001-2007): Construction of an ambulatory centre, enlargement of the ORs, clinical laboratories and intensive care unit, as well the renovation of several department areas. The project included a building with a high-energy performance.
Internationally-renowned Architects
Perkins+ Will
Represented by Jean Mah, Perkins+Will brings exceptional healthcare design experience to the project. Perkins+Will’s advocacy of sustainable development since its inception in 1935 will help ensure that the campuses’ designs have innovative flair and buildings that will honour the broader goals of society.
Projects include: Mayo Clinic (Jacksonville), Johns Hopkins Hospital, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Centre, UCLA Health Sciences Centre, University of Colorado Health Sciences Centre, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and Providence Legacy (Vancouver).
Moshe Safdie & Associates
Moshe Safdie & Associates is recognized throughout the world for iconic architecture, light-infused meeting spaces in cities and human ideals. Moshe Safdie will ensure that the design encourages human interaction, makes a bold but honest statement and integrates well with the neighbouring urban fabric.
Projects include: Habitat ’67, Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (last pavilion), National Gallery of Canada, Musée de la civilisation (Quebec City), Pearson International Airport (rebuild), Library Square (Vancouver), Telfair Museum of Art (Savannah) and Yad Vashem Museum (Jerusalem).
Additional Expertise
The consortium will call upon the expertise of Murphy Hilgers Architects insofar as the process and completion of projects in PPP mode are concerned, if required following the government’s evaluation of the business case commissioned by the Agence des partenariats public-privé du Québec. Also included in the list of collaborators are Vermeulens Cost Consultants (a specialist in the estimation of costs) and GPR Planners Collaborative Inc. (a leader in the design of laboratories and research environments).