Mapping Positive Lived Experience in Canada’s Built Environment

Calgary Central Library – Calgary
“I particularly remember visiting the new Calgary Central Library. The use of wood finishes gives an immediate feeling of warmth,
Nicole 2023
Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau and Calgary Central Library
“I am not an architect and so these two buildings may not completely align with the principles I listed above
Lorelel 2023
Calgary Central Library – Calgary
“I particularly remember visiting the Calgary Public Library downtown location. It was an unseasonably hot late spring day and I
Lara 2023
Marc-Favreau library – Montreal
“I particularly remember visiting Marc-Favreau library which although is currently beside a large area of construction- I believe has been
Kayleigh 2023
National Archives – Montreal
“I particularly remember revisiting the National Archives building on Viger Street in Montreal in October 2022 and experiencing an intense
Jean-Pierre 2023
Calgary Central Library – Calgary
“I particularly remember visiting the new Calgary Central Library designed by Snohetta and Dialog.   I appreciate the entrance design,
Henry 2023
BAnQ’s Grand Library – Montreal
“I particularly remember visiting La Grande Bibliothèque du Québec by Patkau Architects, Menkès Shooner Dagenais Le Tourneux Architectes, and Croft
Chris 2023
Halifax Central Library – Halifax
“I particularly remember visiting…the Halifax Central Library for the first time and feeling an incredible sense of community. Not only
Bridgette 2023
Water features at Quebec City’s City Hall
“Olinda, the Unesco heritage city where I grew up and spent part of my teenage years, was my neighborhood. The
Izabel 2024
Pointes-aux Renard residence – Pincourt
“In my opinion, the architectural space that adds value to a way of life is the Pointes-aux Renard residence in
Étienne 2023
Gaetan-Laberge Housing for elderly – Montreal
“Spontaneously, several places came to mind, not far from twenty. The two examples I have chosen to briefly describe are
Anne 2023
Log Cabin on LacLu – Ontario
“One of my positive lived experiences of experiencing quality in the built environment would have to be my parents’ log
Danielle 2023