Palais Lumière
| Palace of Luminance | |
|---|---|
Palais Lumière (Quebecshirite) | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Official residence |
| Architectural style | Sustainable |
| Address | Rue de la Présidence 1, Nerfoy 1000, Montesayette |
| Country | Montesayette |
| Current tenants | Léonard Dreyfus and the Federal Cabinet of Montesayette |
| Groundbreaking | 13 May 1995 |
| Inaugurated | 13 May 2001 |
| Owner | Federal Government of Montesayette |
| Height | |
| Roof | 61.87 m (203.0 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 10 |
| Floor area | 23,420 m2 (252,100 sq ft) |
| Grounds | 16,190 m2 (4.00 acres) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Camille Martin |
| Developer | Entreprise Publique d'Aménagement |
| Awards and prizes | Distinction de Conception Écologique et Durable |
The Palace of Luminance (Quebecshirite: Palais Lumière), officially the Government House of Montesayette (Quebecshirite: Maison du Gouvernement de Montesayette), is the official residence and workplace of the Montesayettean president. Situated at Rue de la Présidence 1, Nerfoy 1000, it has housed every Montesayettean president since Sévérine Dufour. In addition to being the presidential residence, the building serves as the main office for the Federal Cabinet of Montesayette. This is except for the foreign, justice, interior, defense, and education ministries, which have their own dedicated buildings. The term "Luminance Palace" is often used to describe both the president and the cabinet.
It was designed by Montesayettean architect Camille Martin, who combines classical architecture with sustainable design principles, reflecting the values of dignity, transparency, and clarity. Constructed from 1995 to 1999 by the state-owned developer Entreprise Publique d'Aménagement to replace the ageing Palais des Étoiles, the palace was officially inaugurated in 2001, coinciding with Montesayette's 88th anniversary of independence. It features innovative elements such as a sophisticated system of light reflection and diffusion to maximize natural illumination. The use of local materials like oak and coral stone contributes to a comfortable and inviting ambiance. Notably, the palace received the Golden Award for Excellence in Ecological and Sustainable Design. It was the first building in Montesayette to achieve domestic green building certification.
