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Épicerie JA Moisan
By : Signature AP
GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN – 14th edition
Discipline : Construction & Real Estate Development
Categories : Construction / Commercial Construction : Gold Certification
The oldest grocery shop in North America, JA Moisan, was in an 1846 property.
Having never been renovated, its new owner, Donna Willet, wanted to give it a fresh look.
What was supposed to be an aesthetic renovation quickly became more of a technical project because the building was hiding lots of surprises. Surprises that we found once we started the demolition.
Finally, everything has been rebuilt in order to bring it up to standards. Even its foundation has been redone entirely. That way, the building now sits on a solid base.
Considering JA Moisan’s sentimental and historical value in the heart of Old Québec city, on St-Jean street, maximum efforts have been deployed to keep patrimonial components.
Therefore, the antique original sign has been proudly replaced in the entrance. Old water bottles, found in the attic, have been transformed into a majestic chandelier.
Tin tiles, that were originally recovering the ceiling, were restored and reinstalled onto the cellar wall. Even the moldings details have been chosen in order to respect the old charm of 1846.
A proud accomplishment for its owner, Mrs Willet, and a big success story for Signature AP’s team.
Collaboration
General Contractor : Signature AP
Manufacturer - Distributor : Christian Marcoux Cuisine et Mobilier Design
Designer d'intérieur : Catherine Tremblay Designer
Architect : Atelier Guy_Architectes
