Quebec workplace aids collaboration and wellness through design

Inside, two floating staircases encased in glass are design components. Photo courtesy of Alex Lesage/courtesy V2com
The new headquarters of MONTONI use aluminum, concrete, various finishings, and feature exposed structures. Photo courtesy of David Boyer/courtesy V2com

Located in Laval, Que., the 3,901 m2 (42,000 sf) workspace fosters collaboration and wellness in its design. Occupying the second and third floors of the recently completed Espace Montmorency tower, a project developed by MONTONI, the offices incorporate industry principles by using materials such as aluminum, concrete, various finishings, and exposed structures.

Project design components include a customized aluminum counter in the lobby, Venetian plaster walls, a walnut-panelled ceiling, and two floating staircases encased in glass. One staircase is constructed of concrete, reinforced by a structure made of steel, while the other hangs from a black steel frame.

Further, the headquarters include a common area, two modern kitchens, a fitness centre, conference rooms, a multimedia space, and an outdoor terrace and courtyard.

The workspace complex maximizes sustainability by targeting LEED Platinum certification, in addition to being connected to the tower’s energy loop. This factor significantly reduces energy consumed by the office building, likewise, cutting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 90 per cent.

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