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Espaces communs @ W Montréal
By : Sid Lee Architecture
GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN – 14th edition
Discipline : Interior Design
Categories : Accommodation, Restaurant & Bar / Bar, Lounge & Nightclub : Platinum Winner
Categories : Special Awards / Art Integration in interior design : Platinum Winner
Categories : Other categories in interior design / Common area : Gold Certification
The W Montreal now offers renovated common spaces, contributing to the repositioning of the hotel banner’s offer and the identity. The driving concept is inspired by a museum-style décor influenced by Montreal’s cultural icons. These revisited artifacts reflect a forward-thinking city that also takes pride in its heritage. The décor displays bespoke metro station furniture; carpets hinting at street art; suspended lighting fixtures inspired by the shape of the cross atop Mount Royal; and illuminated artwork reminiscent of the Quartier des Spectacles and Red Light District. Located above a former bank vault, the bar fits between the lobby and the restaurant in the form of a massive block adorned in gold. The Tbsp. restaurant sits in a port-like atmosphere surrounded by azure marble, with a wavy and shimmering ceiling imitating the reflection of the waves. Sleek and understated, the layout transports the guest to the shores of the St. Lawrence River. The rich woods that make up the tables, seats and part of the lobby evoke boat materials. The integration of art works was done in collaboration with art consultancy and production agency MASSIVart. The sense of arrival was magnified with an impressive golden and luminous installation by Toronto artist Camille Jodoin-Eng, inspired by a bank safe. The lounge is accentuated by a 67-foot-long, 5-foot-4-inch-high strip by French artist Etienne Rey. The heart installation in neon lights reverberates the streets of Montreal.
Collaboration
General Contractor : QMD
Engineering : Groupe Carbonic inc.
Other : Next Step Design
Lighting : Ombrages
Other : MASSIVart
Photographer : Brandon Barre
Architect : Sid Lee Architecture
Photographer : Félix Audette
