Pavillon J.-A.-DeSève

The Pavillon J.-A.-DeSève is a university building in Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge arranged in three connected blocks that surround an open central plaza. Extensive glass walls and skylights flood the interior with natural light, creating bright and open circulation spaces throughout the structure.

The building was constructed in 1990 and named after Joseph-Alexandre DeSève, a Canadian entrepreneur who operated theaters and established Télé-Métropole. The naming honors a significant figure in Canada's early media and entertainment sector.

The pavilion features artistic installations, including a glass and metal sculpture titled 'Traversée' in the main entrance hall by artist Lucie Duval.

The building has multiple public entrances and connects to other campus facilities through an underground passage leading toward the Management Sciences building. Visitors can navigate easily through the connected corridor system and the main central plaza.

The building received the 1999 PRIX ORANGE award recognizing its architectural quality and contribution to developing public space on campus. This honor reflects how the central plaza functions as a genuine gathering place where students naturally spend time between classes.

Location: Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge

Inception: 1990

Address: 1025 avenue des Sciences-Humaines Université Laval Québec (Québec) G1V 0A6

GPS coordinates: 46.78234,-71.27407

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:06