Westmount Square, Building complex in Westmount, Canada
Westmount Square consists of two residential apartments and two office buildings positioned above an underground shopping center with thirty-five retail establishments.
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed this International Style complex, which opened its doors on December 13, 1967, introducing modern architecture to Montreal.
The complex includes art galleries, health clinics, and dining establishments, making it a central location for various social and professional activities.
The buildings connect directly to Atwater Metro station, Place Alexis Nihon, and Dawson College through an underground tunnel system for winter protection.
The exterior features black anodized aluminum curtain walls with smoked glass windows, rising 83 meters into the Montreal skyline.
Location: Westmount
Location: Montreal
Inception: 1967
Architects: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Architectural style: International Style
Floors above the ground: 22
Height: 83 m
GPS coordinates: 45.48730,-73.58770
Latest update: October 1, 2025 21:00
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe shaped modern architecture with buildings across Europe and North America. His structures feature geometric forms, steel, glass, and clean lines. The Farnsworth House in Illinois, Barcelona Pavilion in Spain, and Seagram Building in New York demonstrate his principles of reduction to essentials. His works include skyscrapers, museums, residences, and public buildings.
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