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There are remarkable renovation works in the Plateau-Mont-Royal borough. The new<\/span> recreation centre <\/span>Z\u00e9ro Gravit\u00e9<\/span> in the heart of the Plateau will go<\/span><\/a> down in history as a memorable example of a transformation that is both respectful of the past and in harmony with the present.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Formerly an auditorium, then a movie theatre, and finally a bingo hall, the elegant building at<\/span> 4519 Papineau Avenue<\/span><\/a> is now a beautiful space for one’s physical ascension (climbing) and spiritual ascension (yoga).<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Built in 1921, the building, which is classified as historic, captured the attention of the founders who decided to meet the challenge of converting this cultural space into a sports area. Also owners of the organic grocery store<\/span> March\u00e9 3 Piliers<\/span>,<\/span><\/a> their goal was to renovate the space while preserving its artistic side. This is how art took its most athletic form: climbing.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>With our endless curiosity for all things renovation, we decided to ask the founders a few questions.<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>How did you find this space?<\/span><\/i>
\n<\/span><\/i>
\n<\/span><\/i>Simply by walking by! We were looking for a space with a good interior height.<\/span>
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What challenges did you face during the renovation?<\/i>
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\n<\/i>The demolition of the stands was the biggest challenge, due to their imposing framework and concrete structure.<\/p>\n

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How did you manage to renovate the building while also preserving its historic designation? <\/i>
\n<\/i>
\n<\/i>We’ve preserved almost everything. We only built the climbing walls and a locker with new bathroom facilities. Then we touched up what was still visible.<\/p>\n

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How long did the renovations take?<\/i>
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\n<\/i>About six months. Anchoring the climbing walls was a bit problematic because of the nature of the building’s structure, which back in the day was built using construction methods that were very different from today’s standards.<\/p>\n

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Have you kept certain elements of the theatre intact?<\/i>
\n<\/i>
\n<\/i>Everything remained intact! We can’t see everything since the climbing walls hide most of the theatre walls. The stands were essentially the only element that was destroyed.<\/p>\n

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Do you think that any historic building can be given a second life?<\/i>
\n<\/i>
\n<\/i>Yes, absolutely! It’s all about finding a suitable purpose for the building, in order to limit renovation costs.<\/p>\n

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Why was it important for you to preserve the historic aspect of the building?<\/i>
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\n<\/i>We believe that history is a source for culture. We also believe that buildings of the past were built with a lot of time and hard labour, using high-quality materials. Here, history speaks volumes! It’s the history of another generation, another manner of doing things, another way of life. Preserving a part of the past is our way of showing respect to our ancestors.<\/p>\n

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