A community centre and multi-use hub for a remote northern Québec municipality, engineered for extreme cold down to -50°C and delivered entirely by truck over logging roads. The project included a community gathering hall, health clinic, and administrative offices — transforming civic life for a community of 800 residents.
The Challenge
The municipality needed a permanent civic facility but had no road suitable for conventional construction equipment, no local skilled trades, and winter temperatures reaching -50°C. Traditional construction was logistically impossible. The project had to be engineered and delivered entirely from the south.
Our Solution
We engineered the building for extreme cold with triple-layer insulation, thermal bridges eliminated from the structural system, and mechanical systems designed for arctic conditions. The building was divided into prefabricated sections sized for transport on logging roads and assembled on-site by a self-sufficient crew who brought all tools, equipment, and supplies.
Project Highlights
Engineered for -50°C with triple-layer insulation and thermal-break structure
Transported in sections on logging roads — no heavy equipment required on-site
Self-sufficient installation crew with all tools and equipment brought from Montréal
Community gathering hall seating 150 residents
Health clinic with exam rooms and telemedicine station
Solar array and battery backup for energy resilience
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