HEC Montral has unveiled its new Hlne Desmarais Building, a 258,000-square-foot facility designed by Provencher_Roy. Located in the Ville-Marie borough, the building marks a return to the business schools original area, where it was founded in 1907.Image credit: Ema PeterImage credit: Ema PeterThe building, named after notable businesswoman Hlne Desmarais, aims to provide a new space for education, research, and community interaction. The schemes design was guided by three objectives: Opening up a dialogue paying homage to a remarkable heritage, establishing a downtown presence reflecting its international character, and supporting the principles of sustainable development by creatively applying current standards.Image credit: Ema PeterImage credit: Ema PeterThe resulting facility includes 27 classrooms, a 296-seat amphitheater, a research wing with over 10 research units, and various community spaces such as a library, cafeteria, and indoor garden. The layout connects th...