Marriott Chateau Champlain
The Marriott Chateau Champlain is a striking 36-storey modernist tower on the edge of Dorchester Square, instantly recognizable for its curved facade lined with hundreds of arched windows that give it a distinctive honeycomb-like appearance. Position yourself across the square or along René-Lévesque Boulevard to capture the full height of the building and let the repeating arch pattern do the work. A wide-angle lens emphasizes the dramatic vertical lines, while a longer focal length compresses the facade and makes the window pattern feel even more dense and graphic. Overcast days work surprisingly well here by eliminating harsh shadows and letting the architectural detail stand out cleanly. Early morning gives you quieter streets and softer light before traffic builds up. The square itself offers benches and open sightlines, making it easy to experiment with foreground elements like trees or fountains against the tower. (Montreal, Quebec, Canada)
