Joly-de-Lotbinière Domain
Fondation du Domaine Joly-De Lotbinière
Category
Restoration and rehabilitation
Client
Fondation du Domaine Joly-De Lotbinière
Location
Sainte-Croix, Lotbinière (Québec) / Canada
Date
2004
Budget
1,5 M$ (1995-1999) et 1,6 M$ (2004)
Area
1 100 m²
Credits
ABCP + Gagné Lemieux architectes
Awards and mentions
Prix d’excellence de l’Ordre des Architectes du Québec (OAQ), Restauration et recycling category
Description
Domaine Joly-De Lotbinière consists of a picturesque manor house and nine annexes surrounded by beautiful historic gardens. The restoration of the buildings required great sensitivity, a detailed analysis of rare historical documents, and a deep understanding of how the buildings had changed over time. Preserving the classified historic site’s integrity was a key concern. The last stage of the multi-phase project involved restoring the interiors, transforming the domestics’ house into a visitor center, and building a modern entrance gate.