Montreal Design Pavilion Wins Royal Institute of Canada Award
The Pavilion of Design at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) has been awarded the prestigious Prix du XXe siècle by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. The prize, established in 2007, aims to raise awareness of modern Canadian architecture. The steel-and-glass building, designed by architect Dan Hanganu, houses the School of Design and the Centre de design. The jury described it as "one of the most exemplary and stimulating environments for higher education in the creative arts in Canada." The award was announced on June 29, 2026, and the article was published in L'ŒIL n°797 on July 1, 2026.
Key facts
- The Pavillon du design de l'Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) received the Prix du XXe siècle.
- The prize is awarded by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada since 2007.
- The building was designed by architect Dan Hanganu.
- It is made of steel and glass.
- It houses the École de design and the Centre du design.
- The jury praised it as an exemplary environment for creative arts higher education in Canada.
- The award was announced on June 29, 2026.
- The article appeared in L'ŒIL n°797 on July 1, 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Dan Hanganu
Institutions
- Université du Québec à Montréal
- UQAM
- Pavillon du design
- École de design
- Centre du design
- Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
- L'ŒIL
Locations
- Montreal
- Canada