Project: The Heritage of Paton Island, phase 1
Location: Paton Island, Rivière des Prairies, Laval, Qc
Construction : 1991-92
Project leader: Michel Fontaine, AAPQ
Person in charge: Mr Vianney Bélanger

Description:
The landscape planning and design and the site survey of this condominium complex was done by Medialand. Due to the site's riverside location and the known high-water mark, the construction of garages, basements and the large garden's position on a rock surface, a particular approach to link all of the elements was required. A drainage system was installed that integrated the garden using the form of a stream, and the construction of planting troughs and low walls made it possible to raise the ground level enough for planting on the rocky surface.
Along the riverbank, the public path was remade and decorative lighting incorporated. Culverts and stabilization techniques using rip-rap, geotextiles and planting were used to secure the riverbank. The harmonization of the landscape was achieved with a design in the English landscape tradition, consistent with the locations history and the English garden of the former Manor of Mr. Paton.