Canadian Centre for Architecture - Montreal

Built around an existing structure (the Shaughnessy House, visible only from Boulevard René-Lévesque) which was bought out by the Centre's founder, Phyllis Lambert, this museum contains a collection of photos, drawings, prints and other artifacts. Temporary exhibition space, a study area, and a book store are located in the central section.

The choice of materials for the (newer) building was not random - limestone and granite are used in reference to many other Montreal buildings, making the whole structure fit naturally into Montreal's cityscape.