W Griffintown

W Griffintown is a residential development project located steps from the Canal in the heart of Griffintown, the historic “Sud-Ouest” district of Montreal. The 200,000 ft² complex consists of a condominium tower and an apartment tower which are connected by a common parking garage. The new condominium-apartment complex offers a total of 266 modern units spread over 15 storeys and boasts large windows, an indoor swimming pool, a gym, and beautifully designed common areas.

Major excavation work was carried out to accommodate 5 levels of underground parking. At 54 feet in depth, the excavation reached levels lower than that of the Lachine Canal. The Canal’s proximity, as well as the depth of the excavation, required the management of groundwater on a continuous basis. The raft foundation on the lowest level required 3 pours to achieve a thickness of 4 feet. The concrete structure was then entirely waterproofed.