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Entwurf • Design MRDK, CA-Montréal
Bauherr • Client TEC Energy Inc., CA-Montréal
Standort • Location 1 Place Ville-Marie, CA-Montréal
Nutzfläche • Floor space 278 m 2
Fotos • Photos Alex Lesage, CA-Montréal
Mehr Infos auf Seite • More info on page 166

TEC ENERGY OFFICE

IN MONTRÉAL

1 Eingang • Entrance At 188 metres high and with 47 storeys, Place Ville-Marie
2 Garderobe • Mudroom
3 Serverraum • Server room is one of Montreal’s tallest skyscraper. Built in 1962 in
4 Großraumbüro • Open Plan Workstations the International Style by I.M. Pei, it was the tallest buil-
10 5 Telefonkabine • Phonebooth
6 Open Kitchen • Open Kitchen ding in Canada. TEC Energy, whose office – designed by
7 Lounge • Collaborative Lounge
8 Büro • Closed Office MRDK – combines the timeless charm of the 1960s with
9 Küche / Essplatz • Kitchen / Dining room the clean lines of contemporary design, now also offers
10 Besprechungsraum • Meeting room
an outstanding view from the upper floors.

M a technology company: “We played with a mixture of old and
9 3 2 1 id-century modern meets modern minimalism and the spirit of

new – Mad Men meets Apple Store,” joke the architects from MRDK.
When designing the approximately 300 square-metre area, their aim
was to reinterpret the traditional open-plan office and, at the same time,
create an inviting and sophisticatedly innovative atmosphere. This idea
is expressed above all in the open-plan layout, which is intended to pro-
mote dialogue-oriented cooperation and smooth interaction, as well as
stimulate mutual inspiration. In addition to the open plan workstations,
employees have various breakout areas at their disposal: acoustically
shielded office spaces for concentrated work, a meeting room for joint
discussions, a telephone booth for undisturbed conversations, a green
lounge for collaborative interaction as well as the open kitchen as a place
for communication and encounters. The latter is strategically positioned
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to let in as much natural light as possible and to enjoy the sweeping
view over Montreal’s city centre: “The kitchen serves as a hub for mee-
tings and teamwork – and with the city skyline in the background, this
4 space becomes the dynamic heart of the office,” explains MRDK. Acoustic
considerations, vital for a conducive work environment, are seamlessly
6 integrated throughout the space. Suspended felt panels that reflect the
rhythm of the neighbouring office towers are installed to ensure a ple-
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asant office climate acoustically. Large-format acoustic panels are also
used as wall panelling in the open-plan office to dampen ambient noise.
Meanwhile, the nostalgia of the 1960s is reflected in the combination of
materials: oak wood, metal, porcelain stoneware and glass meet leather
8 8 and bouclé. Every element of the design has been carefully curated, also
the colour palette dominated by earthy tones that echo the company’s
commitment to the environment and create a harmonious spatial struc-
ture. Modern elements such as artworks by Caravane Studio, exposed
ceiling structures and partition walls made of dark blocks inspired by
the brutalist aesthetics of a nearby power station complete the picture,
Grundriss • Floor plan which now harmonizes perfectly with the iconic identity of the location ...

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