Bibliothèque Monique-Corriveau, Library in Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge, Canada
The Bibliothèque Monique-Corriveau occupies the former Saint-Denys-du-Plateau church, built in 1964 to plans by architect Jean-Marie Roy and distinguished by its broken roof. The conversion, led by Dan Hanganu and Côté Leahy Cardas architects, earned the Prix du public and the municipal buildings prize at the 2014 Mérites d'architecture. A quote by Monique Corriveau, "Écrire est un acte de foi, une main tendue", adorns an exterior wall.
The structure began as the Saint-Denys-du-Plateau church in 1964, serving the community as a place of worship for decades. It was later repurposed as a library while retaining key architectural features from its original design.
The library functions as a gathering place where locals come to read, study, and participate in community programs. It shapes daily life in the neighborhood by offering space for people of all ages to learn and connect.
The library occupies the former Saint-Denys-du-Plateau church at 999 Roland-Beaudin Street in Sainte-Foy. Its broken roof and converted interior are best seen on foot; the building is a stop on architectural walks of modern Quebec City. Visitors should check the Bibliothèque de Québec network listing for current opening hours before making the trip.
The 2013 conversion was led by Dan Hanganu and Côté Leahy Cardas architects, not by Jean-Marie Roy, who designed the 1964 church. The project won the Prix du public and the municipal buildings category at the 2014 Mérites d'architecture. The church's broken roof, noted as a landmark in Quebec's modern architectural heritage, was kept.
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