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The New CHUM, Largest Healthcare Construction Project in North America, Opens its Doors

I don’t typically share my work here in ARCHatlas but I spent the better part of 2014 + 2015 traveling to Montreal (and other CannonDesign offices) as part of the team that worked on this project. Its great to see phase 1 opening its doors to benefit the people of Montreal!

After nearly a decade of work, CannonDesign + NEUF architect(e)s are pleased to announce the completion of Phase 1 of the Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM). Begun in 2009, the CHUM teaching institution is the largest healthcare construction project in North America and the largest public — private partnership project in Canadian history. Already, the building has ignited the revitalization of a neglected sector of Montreal’s urban core.

“It’s remarkably rewarding to see so many years of preparation, planning, design and intense effort come to life,” said Jose Silva, Principal for CannonDesign. “The CHUM has always been an extraordinary project — from the bold vision that set it in motion nearly a decade ago to the beautiful building it has now become. This is an exciting moment for both those who worked on the project and those who will benefit from this state-of-the-art facility.”

In Paris today, Bouchra Jarrar was inducted as an Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters, one of France’s highest civilian honors, which recognizes significant contributions to the arts, letters, and related fields.  This award represents the second time in five years that Jarrar has been officially recognized for her contributions to French fashion.