A massive bringing up to standards<\/strong> The thousand employees of the financial institution now enjoy those modern workspaces, bathed in natural light. To achieve this result, almost all the Montr\u00e9al Tower\u2019s mechanical systems had to be renovated to bring them up to code and standards. However, the biggest challenge was undoubtedly the stripping of the tower\u2019s prefabricated concrete panels to make way for the transparency afforded by a glass curtain wall covering 60% of the facade\u2014an essential element in creating a pleasant work environment. In addition to exposing the spectacular structure of the architectural icon, the approach also brings the tower to life and gives it a new energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “After its 30 years of concealed existence, we finally unveiled to the whole world the new structure of the Montr\u00e9al Tower!\u201d says Claude Provencher, senior partner and co-founder of the architectural firm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Symbolic interior design<\/strong> “It was a privilege to work on such an exceptional site that represents so much in the collective imagination. Our design strategy has been to showcase the spectacular architectural character of the Montreal Tower, still imbued with the Olympic spirit. Interior design encourages collaboration and sharing of knowledge in a healthy environment, as well as drawing a parallel with the values of Desjardins, ” explained Julien-Pierre Laurendeau, an interior designer at Provencher_Roy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From inside out, the impressive concrete structure was highlighted by the neutral hues of the surfaces. The spacious and bright rooms now have a pale gray and marbled floor. The windows are unobstructed to allow the creation of an architectural promenade offering employees a magnificent view of the stadium and the city. Spaces of collaboration and relaxation were also arranged along the imposing glass walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The place is articulated as a working tool, with the ultramodern offices incorporating the latest technological equipment in order to attract and meet the needs of employees aged 25 to 35. The lounges, entertainment areas, coffee counters and multifunctional rooms were designed specifically for a young and active clientele. The streamlined and the contemporary styles of its\u2019 interior design creates for Desjardins employees a strong sense of belonging, transforming the development of a “workplace” into a real “living space”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Desjardins Group’s new premises\u2019 inauguration took place during summer 2018. This unifying revitalized project revived everyone\u2019s pride and sparked a wave of enthusiasm and curiosity among the population. More than a symbolic place that was once dedicated to the Olympic Games, the Montr\u00e9al Tower is now an indelible mark on the collective imagination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Project name<\/strong>: New Spaces for Desjardins at the Montr\u00e9al Tower Area<\/strong>: 150,000 sq. ft. on seven floors About Provencher_Roy<\/strong> Provencher_Roy signed the architectural work of the Montreal Tower and the interior design of the new spaces of Desjardins, one of the largest financial institutions in Quebec. During the summer of 2018, Desjardins Movement\u2019s online services’ office spaces moved to the Montr\u00e9al Tower, once know as the Olympic Tower of Montreal. Unoccupied since 1987, the […]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7786,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[12],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/buildingindonesia.co.id\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7787"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/buildingindonesia.co.id\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/buildingindonesia.co.id\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buildingindonesia.co.id\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buildingindonesia.co.id\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7787"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/buildingindonesia.co.id\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7787\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13148,"href":"https:\/\/buildingindonesia.co.id\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7787\/revisions\/13148"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buildingindonesia.co.id\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7786"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/buildingindonesia.co.id\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7787"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buildingindonesia.co.id\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7787"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buildingindonesia.co.id\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7787"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
The Montreal Tower had a major make over to better reflect its new corporate vocation. Designed by the architect Roger Taillibert, the original tower employed prefab concrete panels pierced with vertical strips of windows to provide the zenithal lighting suitable for its initial use. The architecture was originally designed to accommodate sports federations, therefor it had to be readapted to accommodate to many of Desjardins Group teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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In addition to ensuring a work environment that encourages exchanges and creativity, the main purpose of the adopted concept was to symbolize the history of the tower. The remarkable space offered by the seven floors of this Qu\u00e9bec architectural symbol is now enhanced by a design adapted to the organic forms of the stadium, being able to offer all employees a stimulating and cooperative work environment. Several historical references to the first vocation of the stadium are found within the different areas. Among them, the ceiling\u2019s poppy-shaped details in the waiting area reminds us of the old orange roof canvas, as seen before when inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Project location<\/strong>: 4141, avenue Pierre-De Coubertin, Montr\u00e9al, Qu\u00e9bec Canada H1V 3N7
Client<\/strong>: Desjardins Gestion immobili\u00e8re
Interior Designer<\/strong>: Provencher_Roy
Photography<\/strong>: St\u00e9phane Br\u00fcgger<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reception area with interactive window
Espace carri\u00e8re et co-cr\u00e9ation
7 multifunctional conference rooms
11 meeting rooms
1 auditorium
26 coaching areas
1,200 open area positions for 1,400 employees
23 closed offices
A 400-seat dining room including a 150-seat multifunctional room
6 coffee spaces
6 entertainment areas
3 lounges
25 collaborative living rooms
A wellness centre including an exercise room<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Provencher_Roy, dominant player in the urban architecture of Canada, is a multidisciplinary firm offering services in architecture, urban design, urban planning and landscape, interior design, industrial design, sustainability and graphic design. The firm brings together more than 220 passionate professionals working in all areas of the built environment in Canada and abroad. The firm has won more than 90 awards and mentions.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"