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igilant Global, a research, development and
information technology company, mandated
Provencher Roy to redesign its offices in
Montreal. LumiGroup, a key collaborator in light-
ing for the project assisted the interior designers
to enhance each room with lighting adapted for a
refined, modern and dynamic environment.
Well-being and comfort
Vigilant required a new office space that was mod-
ern, ‘cool’ and refined. The company wanted to
ensure it felt like a tech office but was also warm
and inviting. To achieve these goals, the concept
included strong black lines, careful use of pattern-
ing, wood features throughout, and a refined palette
of accent colours. The result includes elements of
fun but they are carefully introduced so the final
effect remains mature.
“As designers, we were fortunate to work with a
client that put a lot of focus on employee wellbeing
and the quality of the finished space. Design was a
priority alongside significant electromechanical, IT
and AV requirements and the result is a space that
we and the client are proud of,” says AnnaWestlund,
partner and interior designer at Provencher Roy.
The office is used only by employees, so the
interior needed to be impressive and appealing
to potential new recruits and support the health
and productivity of staff. Flexibility and a balance
between areas for focused work, collaboration
and break times were a priority. The new layout
promotes all these aspects with elegance and
modernity.
Wood, warmth and refinement
Coming out of the elevator, the natural colour of
the wood juxtaposed with black steel sets the
tone. On the floor, walls and ceilings, smooth or
rough, pale or dark, the wood intrudes continually
adding comfort to the space. A set of thin slats
Refined and modern
offices for Vigilant
Decorative
lighting, Absolux –
Orsay.
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