1250 René-Lévesque, formerly known as the "IBM-Marathon Tower," is Montreal's second tallest skyscraper, with a roof height of 199 meters (without its spire), and a total height of 226.5 meters including the spire.[4] The height definition follows the city’s National Building Code, which excludes decorative spires, whereas the international Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) includes it, making it Montreal’s tallest building.[5]
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| General information | |
| Type | Office |
| Architectural style | Postmodern and Neo-modern |
| Location | 1250 René-Lévesque Boulevard, Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Coordinates | 45°29′50″N 73°34′13″W / 45.497323°N 73.570381°W |
| Completed | 1992 |
| Owner | BentallGreenOak (Sunlife) |
| Management | BentallGreenOak |
| Height | |
| Architectural | 226.5 metres (743 ft) |
| Antenna spire | 226.5 m |
| Roof | 199 metres (653 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 47 |
| Floor area | 95,237 square metres (1,025,120 sq ft) |
| Lifts/elevators | 28 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates |
| Structural engineer | LeMessurier Consultants |
| Website | |
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| References | |
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This 47-story skyscraper was designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates and completed in 1992. It was constructed between 1988 and 1992 as a project led by IBM and Marathon Realty with an investment of $250 million to consolidate IBM’s operations in Montreal, relocating 1,000 employees from Place Ville Marie.[6]
The building’s location in downtown Montreal serves as a visual boundary between the commercial center and the historically residential west side, a concept inspired by KPF’s Westend Tower in Frankfurt, Germany.[7] It is located next to Bell Centre and Windsor Station, and is connected to the Bonaventure metro station and Montreal’s Underground City.
Architecture
editThe building’s architecture combines postmodern and neo-modern styles. Its east and west facades differ distinctly: the west facade is a granite-clad wall with square windows and irregular setbacks, facing the residential periphery, while the east facade features a curved glass curtain wall facing the city center, giving a light, suspended effect. A spire extends along the building’s north side, reaching 31 meters beyond the rooftop, aligning with Mount Royal's peak elevation.[8]
Inside, a four-story atrium with a bamboo winter garden, food court, and conference rooms creates a welcoming space. The building connects to Montreal’s Underground City and Bonaventure metro station.
Location and Urban Integration
editInitially positioned as a downtown boundary, the 1250 René-Lévesque now integrates into an expanded skyline featuring nearby Cité du Commerce Électronique towers. The smaller buildings in the west create a staircase effect, guiding the eye from the commercial core toward 1250 René-Lévesque.
Tenants
editMajor tenants include IBM, Air Liquide, PwC, Deutsche Bank, PSP Investments, and many others in financial, technology, and consulting industries.
- Air Liquide Canada[9]
- Bayer[10]
- BMO Harris Bank[11]
- Canaccord Financial Inc[12]
- Chubb Corp.[13]
- CIBC Wood Gundy[14]
- Credit Suisse[15]
- Deutsche Bank[16]
- EquiSoft Inc. [17]
- International Cospas-Sarsat Programme
- Insight Enterprises[18]
- Langlois Lawyers LLP
- LASIK MD[19]
- Lazard[20]
- Macquarie Group[21]
- McKinsey & Company[22]
- Merrill Lynch Canada[23]
- Michael Page International[24]
- PSP Investments[25]
- PricewaterhouseCoopers[26]
- Richardson GMP Limited[27]
- Wells Fargo Equipment Finance
Former Tenants
edit- Club Privé 47 Inc was located on the 47th floor (between 1995-2011) and was a swinger club.[28]
Gallery
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Montreal skyline near Mansfield and De La Gauchetière, showing 1250 René-Lévesque. -
Le 1250 René-Lévesque vu de la Place du Canada. -
View of 1250 René-Lévesque Boulevard. -
Saint George Anglican Church in Montreal, located in front of 1250 René-Lévesque. -
Close-up of 1250 René-Lévesque.
See Also
editReferences
edit- ^ "1250 René-Lévesque". SkyscraperPage.
- ^ "1250 René-Lévesque". Emporis. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ 1250 René-Lévesque at IMTL.org
- ^ "Plans du 1250 René-Lévesque" (PDF). Ville de Montréal. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
- ^ "Measuring Tall Building Height". Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ^ Denis Lessard (30 November 1988). "IBM: une tour de $250 millions au centre-ville". La Presse (in French).
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ^ "Westendstraße 1". SkyscraperPage.
- ^ Rémillard, François (2007). L'architecture à Montréal (in French). Montréal: Café Crème.
- ^ "Air Liquide Canada Locations > Air Liquide Canada". Archived from the original on 2016-10-05. Retrieved 2012-07-23.
- ^ Contact Us | Bayer.ca
- ^ BMO Harris Private Banking Relocates its Montreal Office Archived 2012-08-20 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Canaccord Genuity - Contact Us". Archived from the original on 2013-12-07. Retrieved 2012-07-23.
- ^ "Chubb Insurance Company of Canada". Archived from the original on 2017-04-16. Retrieved 2012-07-23.
- ^ CIBC Wood Gundy - Montreal Rene Levesque
- ^ "Montreal Exchange - Approved participants list". Archived from the original on 2017-09-02. Retrieved 2012-07-23.
- ^ "Deutsche Bank - Contacts". Archived from the original on 2017-07-01. Retrieved 2012-07-23.
- ^ "Equisoft: Insurance Software Solutions". Equisoft. Retrieved 2018-10-02.
- ^ "Insight Enterprises".
- ^ Lasik MD Montreal
- ^ "Montreal - AM".
- ^ Contact - Macquarie Group Canada
- ^ Montreal|North America|McKinsey & Company Archived 2012-06-29 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ ML Canada - Branch Offices Archived 2012-06-11 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Michael Page International | Montreal Recruitment
- ^ "Pension fund managers | PSP Investments".
- ^ PwC office locations in Canada (by city)
- ^ "Locate a Branch". Archived from the original on 2017-09-01. Retrieved 2017-07-25.
- ^ Club Privé 47 Inc
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