Photos: Maxime Brouillet

Chibougamau-Chapais Airport

Location / City Chibougamau, Canada
Year of Construction / Completion 2022
Construction Type New Construction
Architect / Architectural Firm EVOQ + ARTCAD
Contractor Unicel Architectural
Client Nordic Structures

The new terminal at Chibougamau-Chapais Airport, which serves the vibrant communities of Chibougamau (ᔑᐳᑲᒨ), Chapais (ᔕᐦᐯᔾ), Ouje-Bougoumou (ᐆᒉᐳᑯᒨ) and Mistissini (ᒥᔅᑎᓯᓃ), was constructed using locally sourced boreal glued laminated timber (glulam) and cross-laminated timber (CLT), and features generous RAICO timber façades. Complemented by local artworks that celebrate the rich heritage of the Eeyou Istchee region, the design floods the space with natural light, enhances energy efficiency and reinforces structural integrity.

Reference

THERM+ H-I – Timber façade
System width
50 / 56 / 76 / 96 mm
For timber profiles from
50 mm width
Infill thickness
4 – 64 mm
Glass weight
up to 600 kg
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