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By : La Camaraderie & Inscape le studio
GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN – 15th edition
Discipline : Interior Design
Categories : Culture, Sport & Leisure / Museum & Gallery : Gold Certification
Categories : Special Awards / Kids zone : Gold Certification
The educational space reveals an environment where colors and flowing shapes combine to immerse visitors in an experience inspired by the St. Lawrence River. For the designers, the movement of water literally became the guiding line of the design concept.
"The Museum is on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, which was a determining factor in the founding of Montreal and the occupation of the territory. We were therefore inspired by the imagery of the river to create this immersive experience of a large wave moving up the stairs to the main educational space."
This formal vocabulary is reflected in all aspects of the layout and the design. A mobile installation hung from the ceiling animates the central space with a perpetual movement reminiscent of small colored pebbles agitated by the gurgles of water. On the floor, large blue waves cross the main area. This main space is now subdivided into four rooms by the addition of large folding doors that allow for good spatial flexibility. Particular attention was paid to the acoustic management between the rooms and the reverberation of sound. Thus, several activities can take place simultaneously without the groups interfering with each other. In addition, all interventions and design elements are designed in response to the acoustic challenges of the space.
The custom-made furniture is playful and functional, using bright colors and light natural materials. Each of them is developed according to the scenography of specific activities and its artifacts and encourages the interaction between the younglings and the objects presented. Everything has been thought through in an effort to facilitate the quick installation of each activity and maximize the experience and the participation of our youngsters!
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