Rose des Vents - Montreal

Rose des vents draws inspiration from everyday student life to propose the creation of an affordable housing complex that is friendly, unifying, and intimate. The primary goal of the project is to address the changing needs of students. The moments of individuality necessary for self-actualization and periods of intense study coexist with numerous opportunities for socializing, meeting others, and sharing. The main idea developed in the project is that of a body protected by a mask or protective fabric. Like a loose-fitting garment that follows the movements of the body in a staggered manner according to its own logic, the metal coating slips around a mineral core. (...)