Le 1000 De la Gauchetière by MagikUnicorn

Photography • Architecture • posted on Mar 09, 2010

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Description

Le 1000 De la Gauchetière 1000 de la Gauchetière is a skyscraper in the Canadian city of Montreal and the tallest building in the province of Quebec. It is named for its address at 1000 De la Gauchetière Street West in the city's downtown. It rises to the maximum height approved by the city (the elevation of Mount Royal) at 205 m (673 ft) and 51 floors. A popular feature of this building is its atrium which holds a large skating rink. The building's architecture is similar to that of the JPMorgan Chase Tower in Dallas, Texas, USA, but with the street-level architecture projecting out in a distinct style, reducing the visual and psychological impact of the entire building from this viewpoint. Such details are features of postmodern architecture. To be precise, the tower is Montreal's tallest if measured to the roof; 1250 René-Lévesque (IBM-Marathon Building) and the CIBC Tower possess spires that exceed 1000 de La Gauchetière in height, but the buildings themselves are shorter. Also, when viewed as part of the skyline, 1000 de la Gauchetière appears from certain angles to be shorter; this is because it is built on lower ground, allowing it to be taller while still obeying height restrictions. The building's structural core is of concrete, with steel making up the rest of the floorplates. It is serviced by 22 elevators, and its recessed corners allow up to twelve corner offices per floor. In addition to its office space and shopping areas, it includes a full-size indoor skating rink, a physical fitness center, a major bus terminal (the Downtown Terminus) serving RTL city and commuter buses to Longueuil, Brossard and other South Shore communities, and links to other underground city buildings, Central Station and the Bonaventure metro station. Le 1000 De la Gauchetière Web Site Thanks Magik

Comments (77)

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mickeyrony

7:04AM | Wed, 10 March 2010

One of most beautiful in the modern one too. Cheer still Réal. Always an extraordinary work and I adore ((5++)) Un des plus beaux dans le moderne aussi . Bravo encore Réal . Toujours un travail extraordinaire et j'adore ((5++))

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A_Joker_B

7:59AM | Wed, 10 March 2010

Impressive capture!

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flavia49

8:34AM | Wed, 10 March 2010

outstandig POVs!!

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gaius

8:48AM | Wed, 10 March 2010

Là aussi, je m'y revois...il faut vraiment que j'y retourne et que je tente de faire des photos sympas comme les tiennes.

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drifterlee

9:52AM | Wed, 10 March 2010

Awesome shot!!!!!!

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PHELINAS

9:53AM | Wed, 10 March 2010

Vraiment impressionnant ( l'immeuble comme vos photos à la perspective remarquable).Félicitations

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1358

10:11AM | Wed, 10 March 2010

where I grew up.. 4 stories was considered a skyscraper! reaching for the sky, reaching for the stars! damn spiffy picture!

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unstart

10:32AM | Wed, 10 March 2010

Beautiful architecture!

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annie5

10:42AM | Wed, 10 March 2010

Excellente prise de vue! Deux belles photos,merçi de partager & pour les info :)

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Primal

10:44AM | Wed, 10 March 2010

Almost a small city inside a city!Excellent!!

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necrophage

11:15AM | Wed, 10 March 2010

cool capture and pov!

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RodolfoCiminelli

11:57AM | Wed, 10 March 2010

Fantastique shots mon ami.......!!!!!!

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adrie

12:00PM | Wed, 10 March 2010

Beautiful view and a fantastic POV of those beautiful buildings.....excellent capture Magik.

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jendellas

1:19PM | Wed, 10 March 2010

Wow, made me feel quite dizzy looking up at that tower. Great shot!!!!

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madame

1:30PM | Wed, 10 March 2010

Ce building est superbe, j'ai regardé la petite vidéo c'est très intéressant, j'aime beaucoup la patinoire à l'intérieur ! Merci Magik pour ces excellentes photos !!

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dbrv6

1:59PM | Wed, 10 March 2010

Excellent pov on the captures/collage. Like the design of the building its a bit more refined and looks like it will survive the test of time, I find that many modern buildings do not.

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carlx

2:03PM | Wed, 10 March 2010

Impressive POV and capture!!!

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1010

2:39PM | Wed, 10 March 2010

A beautiful structure Magik.

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kftate

2:44PM | Wed, 10 March 2010

Fantastic captures! Excellent done!

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Miska7

3:43PM | Wed, 10 March 2010

Very nice building and POV! Excellent capture.

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jeroni

4:24PM | Wed, 10 March 2010

Fantastic image. I like very much the colors

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sandra46

4:36PM | Wed, 10 March 2010

a great image. superlative shot!!!

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Darkwish

4:54PM | Wed, 10 March 2010

Really cool.

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ArtistKimberly

5:57PM | Wed, 10 March 2010

ºO•-)•––––––––•(-• •°• °• Magnificent •°•°• •-)•––––––––•(-•Oº

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Richardphotos

7:34PM | Wed, 10 March 2010

outstanding pov and a beautiful building.I heard many years ago the Coors Beer miniature jet flew through the opening in the Chase building

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tofi

7:55PM | Wed, 10 March 2010

Phenomenal looking tall and towering structure.. and I thought the C.N Tower was big! :) The POV is incredible, so much to see and experience through this! great lighting as well, it casts a wonderful mood upon this subject!

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