In the heart of a transitioning neighbourhood, Place Tenaquip transforms a former abandoned tavern into a warm and dignified living space for people experiencing homelessness. This 18-unit pavilion, managed by the Old Brewery Mission and financed by the Tenaquip Foundation focuses on residential stability, personalized support, and integration into Lachine’s urban fabric.

Designed around a restored existing structure, the project unfolds in two contemporary wings clad in red brick—a sober and sensitive continuation of the site’s history. The former tavern becomes a common room: a bright, convivial gathering space. At the rear, a landscaped garden fosters well-being and social connection. Place Tenaquip emerges as a model of thoughtful and engaged social architecture. A new chapter begins for this part of Lachine, where social reaffiliation gently takes root in the city with care and respect.

Each compact unit includes a kitchen, a private bathroom, and large windows opening onto a Juliette balcony. Four adapted units, accessible shared spaces, laundry rooms on every floor, and durable materials complete the ensemble.

The project densifies the site with intelligence, replacing parking with greenery and bike storage. It promotes active mobility and reduces urban heat islands. Place Tenaquip stands as a beacon of humane, committed design—anchoring care and dignity at the heart of the neighbourhood.

Delivered on time and on budget, Place Tenaquip offers a model of socially engaged architecture—sensitive, resilient, and deeply rooted in its context. A new chapter begins for this corner of Lachine, where reconnection and belonging take root with care and respect.