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| History |
The Canadian Student’s House was the second house to be constructed on the site of the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris.
It was founded on the initiative of Philippe Roy, high commissioner of the Canadian government in Paris, who was then concerned with the lodging of Canadian students in Paris.
The project began in 1926, thanks to Montreal-born senator Joseph-Marcelin Wilson who provided three quarters of the necessary funds.
The House is the fruit of a Franco-Canadian collaboration (between French architect Emile Thomas and Canadian architect Georges Vanier) and at the time was composed solely of the main body of the House, alongside Boulevard Jourdan.
The Canadian Student’s House remains a private organisation in which several descendants of its first donator, Marcelin Wilson, are still involved.
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| …And the Evolution of the House |
1970
The House was enlarged in the 1970’s by the addition of two wings. These wings extend from each side of the main building towards the park. This renovation allowed for the creation of common spaces and the augmentation of the number of rooms from 47 to 102.
1984-1985
Restructuring of the attic (link between the old building and the wings created in 1970). Renovation of the large living room with the creation of a library and a small television room.
1989
The facades were modernized.
2005-2006
Thanks to the financial cooperation of the Canadian government, the House is currently undergoing major renovations. The objectives of these renovations are three-fold: the improvement of the comfort-level (elevator, bathroom units in each room), the reorganisation of certain living spaces, and technical improvements.
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