Ember is an art and cultural center in Old Montreal. As an art center, it serves as a central community space for Montreal. Running on the fuel of the busy Montreal day, by night it then continues to illuminate its surroundings. Like a burning ember, the stained glass façade calls on the colors of the red maple leaf, while the stacked pattern mimics the existing masonry construction it slots inside of. As a symbol of life and culture, it harvests feelings of warmth through cold winters and long nights. A large public plaza invites visitors into gallery spaces, performance halls and the contemporary art world. Views from the illuminated structure highlight the monumental past of old Montreal, including a historic chapel. These framed views become part of the experience of the Galleries and further connect it to its surroundings.