Saucier+Perrotte Architectes

Pavillon A5 Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Pavillon A5 Faculty of Arts and Humanities 

Saucier + Perrotte architectes

Pavillon A5 Faculty of Arts and Humanities
© Olivier Blouin

STRUCTURAL AND MEP CONSULTANTS
Exp

LEAD ARCHITECTS
Gilles Saucier

MANUFACTURERS
Alucoil, Alutech, Extanza, Kawneer, Prelco

CIVIL CONSULTANTS
Cima+

ENGINEERING & CONSULTING
Wsp Norge, Wsp

DESIGN TEAM
Gilles Saucier, André Perrotte, Yutaro Minagawa, Félix Bergeron, David Moreaux, Rebecca Taylor

PHOTOGRAPHS
Olivier Blouin

AREA
1565 M²

YEAR
2025

LOCATION
Sherbrooke, Canada

CATEGORY
Cultural Architecture

Pavillon A5 Faculty of Arts and Humanities
© Olivier Blouin

Text description provided by architect.

The concept for the new ''Pavilion A5'' of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the Université de Sherbrooke was developed to foster the exchange of ideas between professors and students across all departments.

The exchange of knowledge in all its forms is one of the central ideas behind the design of the new building and becomes the catalyst for its unique architectural form.

Pavillon A5 Faculty of Arts and Humanities
© Olivier Blouin
Pavillon A5 Faculty of Arts and Humanities
© Olivier Blouin

The new pavilion includes support functions for the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, such as professor/researcher offices, several meeting and conference rooms, and a large staff lounge.

The offices of the professors and researchers are distributed along a regular grid, while the meeting rooms and staff lounges are distributed throughout the project following an upward movement towards the landscape.

Pavillon A5 Faculty of Arts and Humanities
© Olivier Blouin
Pavillon A5 Faculty of Arts and Humanities
© Olivier Blouin

Through this ascension, the users are invited to contemplate the regional landscape from each floor and to interact and exchange ideas.

These fully glazed public spaces make their presence known on the exterior as they subtly punctuate the facades.

The main circulation areas of the pavilion incorporate connecting staircases between departments, which are located according to the meeting spaces on each floor.

Pavillon A5 Faculty of Arts and Humanities
© Olivier Blouin
Pavillon A5 Faculty of Arts and Humanities
© Olivier Blouin
Pavillon A5 Faculty of Arts and Humanities
© Olivier Blouin

These spaces present striking views of the region's mountains and natural light is present everywhere.

The staircases become opportunities for informal encounters while energizing the linear aspect of the building.

The new staff lounge, located on the upper level of the building, quickly became a favorite gathering place for users, offering a breathtaking view of Mount Orford.

Pavillon A5 Faculty of Arts and Humanities
© Olivier Blouin
Pavillon A5 Faculty of Arts and Humanities
© Olivier Blouin
Pavillon A5 Faculty of Arts and Humanities
© Olivier Blouin

A relaxation and workspace has been set up in the entrance hall on the ground floor, mainly used by the student community.

Special emphasis was placed on universal accessibility.

The location of the main entrance takes advantage of the site's topography, ensuring that access to the pavilion is level with the existing campus footpaths.

Pavillon A5 Faculty of Arts and Humanities
© Olivier Blouin
Pavillon A5 Faculty of Arts and Humanities
© Olivier Blouin
Pavillon A5 Faculty of Arts and Humanities
© Olivier Blouin

The entrance hall extends outside under a canopy creating a smooth connection between inside and outside.

The adjacent courtyard features the work of artist Yann Pocreau inspired by the disciplines taught at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities.


Pavillon A5 Faculty of Arts and Humanities
© Olivier Blouin
Pavillon A5 Faculty of Arts and Humanities
© Olivier Blouin
Pavillon A5 Faculty of Arts and Humanities
© Olivier Blouin
Pavillon A5 Faculty of Arts and Humanities
© Olivier Blouin


Pavillon A5 Faculty of Arts and Humanities
© Olivier Blouin
Pavillon A5 Faculty of Arts and Humanities
© Olivier Blouin
Pavillon A5 Faculty of Arts and Humanities
© Olivier Blouin
Pavillon A5 Faculty of Arts and Humanities
© Olivier Blouin
Pavillon A5 Faculty of Arts and Humanities
© Olivier Blouin
Pavillon A5 Faculty of Arts and Humanities
© Olivier Blouin


Pavillon A5 Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Plan - Ground Floor
Pavillon A5 Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Plan - 1st Floor
Pavillon A5 Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Plan - 2nd Floor
Pavillon A5 Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Plan - 3rd Floor


Pavillon A5 Faculty of Arts and Humanities
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Pavillon A5 Faculty of Arts and Humanities
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Pavillon A5 Faculty of Arts and Humanities
North Elevation
Pavillon A5 Faculty of Arts and Humanities
South Elevation
Pavillon A5 Faculty of Arts and Humanities
West Elevation
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