Alexis Nihon Complex, Shopping center and skyscraper complex in Downtown Montreal, Canada.
Alexis Nihon Complex is a downtown Montreal development that combines a multi-level shopping center, office towers, and residential space into a single interconnected structure. The different parts of the complex are designed to function together, creating a mixed-use environment in the city center.
Construction began in 1965 and the complex opened in 1967, making it a pioneering example of the multi-level shopping center concept in North America. A major fire in 1986 damaged one of the office buildings significantly, triggering extensive rebuilding work.
The architectural plans, created by Montreal architect Harold Ship, remain preserved at the Canadian Centre for Architecture as part of Montreal's design heritage.
The complex connects directly to Atwater metro station and has tunnel passages linking to nearby buildings and institutions. These underground connections allow visitors to explore much of the area in any weather without needing to go outside.
In 1986, the complex experienced Montreal's largest skyscraper fire, leading to substantial reconstruction of the 16-story office building.
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