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Séminaire Sacré-Coeur
By : Taktik design
GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN – 14th edition
Discipline : Interior Design
Categories : Special Awards / Signage & Branding : Gold Certification
Categories : Special Awards / Color : Gold Certification
Categories : Education, Institution & Healthcare / High School & College : Silver Certification
The rural exodus affected the Séminaire Sacré-Coeur, a religious institution in the Outaouais region. Faced with a problem of a constant decline in its clientele, the private college decided to redesign its premises in order to answer today's educational vision and increase the attractiveness of region to young people.
The main entrance sets the tone from the first steps with its colourful fresco inspired by the shape of the existing stained glass windows in the architecture.
Traditional classes have been transformed into an innovative learning environment. Spaces suited for working individually or in small groups are now offered to students, as well as personalized storage. The addition of central retractable, writable and acoustic partitions allows classrooms to be expanded to provide participatory teaching. A student lounge has also been set up on each floor, thus offering collaborative work.
The corridors now become an extension of the classrooms by adding long wooden seats, work shelves, high tables and a podium with playful writable walls. They are now more than areas of passage: they embody places of meeting, study and socialization.
Graphically, each level is represented by a colour and a type of Quebec forest, promoting a feeling of well-being and belonging. All of these changes have contributed to a more inviting and contemporary school environment.
Collaboration
General Contractor : Taktik design
General Contractor : Synergies Design
