Advanced Glazings Ltd. is celebrating the recognition of the Pole municipal de Vaudreuil-Dorion project, which was awarded the Grand Prix d'Excellence, the highest overall distinction presented by the Ordre des architectes du Quebec as part of its 2026 Awards of Excellence program. The honor recognizes projects that meaningfully advance the quality of the built environment across Quebec.
Designed by Lapointe Magne et associes and L’OEUF Architectes, the landmark civic project incorporated the SoleraWall Systems® translucent glazing systems from Advanced Glazings to help deliver high-performance natural daylighting throughout the building. The project has been widely recognized for its ability to combine civic transparency, occupant wellness, sustainability, and human-centered design at an unusually high level, with daylight playing a central role in the building’s spatial experience.
The recognition also reflects a broader movement across Quebec architecture toward healthier, more human-centered public environments that prioritize daylight, occupant experience, and long-term sustainability. Inside the facility, natural light becomes a defining architectural material. The SoleraWall System® helps diffuse and distribute daylight deeply throughout the structure while reducing glare and thermal discomfort, creating bright, visually comfortable public spaces 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 systems that often force architects into 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 being adopted in schools, civic buildings, cultural institutions, airports, and other environments where human performance and visual comfort are critical priorities.
The OAQ Awards of Excellence were presented during the organization’s Awards and Distinctions Evening held in Montreal on April 30, 2026.
For business and technology leaders, this recognition signals a growing market demand for advanced daylighting solutions that enhance occupant well-being and energy efficiency. As more organizations prioritize human-centric design and sustainability goals, technologies like the SoleraWall System® offer a proven path to achieving these objectives without compromising on performance. The award underscores the competitive advantage that innovative building materials can provide in attracting tenants, improving productivity, and reducing operational costs.
