The Montreal Holocaust Museum (MHM) has announced the winner of the international architectural competition for the development of its new Museum, located at 3535 Saint-Laurent Boulevard in Montreal.

The jury met in the first week of July 2022 and, after deliberation, selected the project presented by :

o KPMB Architects + Daoust Lestage Lizotte Stecker

In light of the objectives and evaluation criteria set out in the competition rules, this project stood out in particular for its integration into the urban context, the clarity of its organization of spaces and the integration of gardens into the museum experience. The jury also noted that this team had a strong understanding of the Holocaust Museum’s mission and had approached the subject with great sensitivity.

The jury applauds the arrival of the Montreal Holocaust Museum in downtown Montreal, on Saint-Laurent Boulevard. The Museum reinforces its values of inclusion and education by relocating to the heart of this central location that was once home to many immigrant communities.