Ilot des Voltigeurs – Molson District

Montoni / Fonds immobilier de solidarité FTQ Consortium
Montreal, Canada
2021-2025

Since 2021, SIMCO (formerly COSIGMA) has been supporting the consortium responsible for the revitalization by conducting evaluations and characterizations of the existing buildings of the former Molson brewery to ensure the preservation of historical elements, the enhancement, and the modification of structures. The Îlot des Voltigeurs, at the heart of the Molson site redevelopment in Montreal, exemplifies an outstanding approach to the conservation, transformation, and enhancement of industrial heritage buildings within a complex urban context.

Detailed Structural Characterization

SIMCO’s approach combines condition assessment, in-depth diagnostics, tailored solutions, and respect for heritage values:

• Visual and drone inspection
• Ground-penetrating radar and 3D surveys
• Exploratory openings
• Laboratory analysis
• Material characterization
• Planning of structural interventions

Unique Conservation Challenges

The mandates covered numerous industrial heritage buildings, each presenting unique challenges in conservation, transformation, and functional repurposing. Project coordination required complex management due to the large number of stakeholders involved, each bringing their expertise and specific requirements. This multiplicity of actors demanded rigorous planning, constant communication, and great flexibility to integrate technical opinions, adjust strategies, and ensure consistency in interventions on heritage buildings with varied issues.