Design of Desjardins Financial Security’s head office building

The 15-storey Cité Desjardins building is the largest office tower on Québec City’s south shore. It is connected to nearby buildings by way of tunnels, and features a gymnasium with change rooms and showers, underground parking, and bright, well-ventilated working and meeting areas.

Highlights

  • A 65-metre-high green wall, which is currently the tallest in the world, enhances air quality and minimizes air pollutants
  • Building information modelling (BIM) process
  • No greenhouse gas emissions
  • Hydro-Québec Recognition Award, Énergia Contest, AQME, 2016
  • Desjardins Financial Security
  • Quebec, Canada
  • $89 M
  • LEED Gold certification

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