Advanced Glazings Ltd. is celebrating the recognition of the Pole municipal de Vaudreuil-Dorion project, which received the Grand Prix d’Excellence, the highest honor from the Ordre des architectes du Quebec as part of its 2026 Awards of Excellence program. The award acknowledges projects that significantly enhance the quality of the built environment in Quebec.
Designed by Lapointe Magne et associes and L’OEUF Architectes, the civic landmark incorporates the SoleraWall System translucent glazing from Advanced Glazings to deliver high-performance natural daylighting. The project has been widely recognized for its exceptional integration of civic transparency, occupant well-being, sustainability, and human-centered design, with daylight as a central element of the spatial experience. This recognition reflects a broader trend in Quebec architecture toward healthier, more human-centered public spaces that prioritize daylight, occupant experience, and long-term sustainability.
Inside the facility, natural light functions as a defining architectural material. The SoleraWall System diffuses and distributes daylight deeply throughout the structure while reducing glare and thermal discomfort, creating bright, visually comfortable public areas designed for extended daily use. “This project shows what becomes possible when architects are no longer forced to compromise between daylight, comfort, and energy performance,” said Dr. Doug Milburn, Chairman of Advanced Glazings. “The Vaudreuil-Dorion municipal hub creates an extraordinary public environment powered by natural light, and we’re honored that the SoleraWall System could help support that vision.”
Unlike conventional glazing that often requires tradeoffs between daylight, glare, heat gain, and occupant comfort, the SoleraWall System transforms harsh direct sunlight into soft, evenly distributed, full-spectrum natural daylight. The technology is increasingly adopted in schools, civic buildings, cultural institutions, airports, and other environments where human performance and visual comfort are critical. The OAQ Awards of Excellence were presented during the organization’s Awards and Distinctions Evening in Montreal on April 30, 2026.
For more information about Advanced Glazings and their daylighting solutions, visit their website at https://www.advancedglazings.com.
