The building is located in a heritage listed environment. The work was not to compromise circulation and user access to the existing elevators, shops and offices. The costs initially planned were revised downwards at the end of the preliminary work. We innovated with the implementation of the first interactive light wall in Montreal. We sought an original design with modern and refined lines and finishes that met the client’s requirements and budgetary criteria. We succeeded in carrying out the work with a minimum of discomfort to the occupants. We respected all heritage constraints. We adapted the sequence of work with the constraints of exits and accessibility of spaces at all times. We found creative solutions to do more with less in order to adapt to new budgetary constraints that emerged after the preliminary deposit.

Main challenges met
a) Explanations / justifications for delays / additions: Addition of elements requested by the client. Surprises found after demolition. Coordination of interrelated spaces with the adjacent building. Coordination of the reorganization of the coffee shop following the tenant’s refusal of the initial design.
b) Problems encountered: The building is located in a classified heritage environment. The work had to be done in a way that would not compromise the circulation and access of users to the elevators and the existing shops and offices. The costs initially planned were revised downwards at the end of the preliminaries.
c) We respected all the heritage constraints without being able to achieve a new, more contemporary look. We adapted the sequence of work with the constraints of exit and accessibility of the spaces at all times. We found creative solutions to do more with less in order to adapt to the new budget constraints.

Solutions and innovations
General assessment of your service delivery: We innovated with the implementation of the first interactive light wall in Montreal. We looked for an original design made of modern and refined lines and finishes that met the client’s requirements and budgetary criteria. We succeeded in doing the work with a minimum of discomfort to the occupants.