The new Sûreté du Québec police station serving the MRC of Haute-Yamaska, located in Waterloo, Que., marks the completion of a public architecture project designed to meet the functional and security requirements specific to this type of infrastructure, while integrating environmental, territorial, and human considerations.

The project site sits at the junction between agricultural land and the urban core.

The main entrance is marked by a large, wood-clad canopy with generous glazing.

Inside, the use of wood, particularly in the ceilings of public spaces, combined with an abundance of natural light, enhanced by a skylight in the entrance hall, creates bright, welcoming interiors.

The decision to locate the building within already disturbed areas helped limit interventions in adjacent sensitive natural environments, including a wooded area and a wetland. This approach reduced the project’s footprint on the territory and preserved existing natural features.

The building was designed by STGM Architecture in consortium with CIMAISE. The project, targeting LEED certification, is based on structural and technical choices that enhance environmental performance and durability.