The PHI Contemporary project is set to become a beacon of culture in Montreal's Old City, blending historic preservation with modern functionality. This new cultural hub will feature white cube, black box and bespoke exhibition spaces, an auditorium, a rooftop terrace with a garden, dedicated education spaces, administrative offices, and a café offer, all integrated within a site that includes three significant heritage buildings: Maison Viger, Maison du Calvet, and Magasin Davies.
The project is dedicated to preserving these historic structures, with plans for extensive masonry restoration and interior renovations to highlight their historical significance while integrating them into the contemporary functions of the institution. A new concrete structure will interconnect these buildings, creating a cohesive cultural space that includes a publicly accessible rooftop garden, a new metal-clad volume for skylit galleries and a pergola for outdoor programming over Magasin Davies.