Place Banque Nationale consolidates distinct landscape archetypes to ground the new Montréal National Bank headquarters at the edge of both downtown Montréal and the old city. Four landscape components – park, esplanade and two terraces – cohere through an intentional sense of place defined by a mood that is both sophisticated and whimsical. Drawing inspiration from the classic ground figures of Montréal's historical squares, Parc Michel-Bélanger offers a green oasis made up of subspaces that draw attention, allow people to gather or simply to enjoy the generous space. With elements such as the mirror-finish parking egress, “The Song of the Dodo” public sculpture and the centrepiece of circular natural stone pedestal seating, this park offers a reinterpretation of the legendary Victorian-era Montréal square. The esplanade at the entrance off Boulevard Robert-Bourassa accommodates users and cyclists, featuring a unique vegetation character. An angular layout of directional pathways is punctuated by custom furniture elements. The landscape components at Parc Michel-Bélanger reflect Montréal’s history and embody a priority for the idea of "vivre ensemble et joie de vivre."
