District 03
Quartier Saint-Roch (Québec)
Québec
Upon completion, this building was the tallest cross-laminated structure in North America. It heralded the Quebec building codes’ acceptance of wood construction for six storey mid-rise construction. In this densely populated sector of Quebec City, wood provided the only economically viable option available, as low soil compaction values limited other material options to a maximum of four storeys. The five man crew erected the six-storey building in 23 days, and the four-storey building in 12 days, highlighting the unparalleled efficiency of CLT construction.
Owner
Private
Architecture
Éric Pelletier Architectes
Structure
Nordic Structures
