team on a permanent basis following her master’s degree. In the years since, she has been involved as an engineer in the structural design of many of the firm’s most important projects. In 2019, following a corporate reorganization, she was recognized for her professionalism and achievements and became a senior partner and vicepresident. Valérie is proud of all the projects she’s contributed to as part of NCK, but she points to her role on 1 Square Phillips as being a career highlight – which makes sense, as it’s currently one of the most prominent resident and commercial projects in the city, as well as one of the most architecturallyinteresting. 1 Square Phillips is a tower project that will consist of three phases. The first of these phases is a tower with a unique silhouette that will rise to 61 floors. Situated in the heart of historic Phillips Square, in an area with few high-rise buildings surrounding it, it will be the tallest tower in the city. It will comprise more than 800 residential units – half apartments for rent, half condos for sale – and it is expected to greatly contribute to the revitalization of the downtown area. The secondphase of the project, announced in March of this year, will have its own identity within the overall project, and will “blend modernity” while still “recalling the history of this important sector of Montreal.” It will involve a new 21-storey tower being added to the perimeter of the main 61-storey building, and will comprise 324 new condominium units, as well as 17,000 square feet of THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE CANADA Photo: Vincent Brière
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