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he Faculty of Dentistry at McGill University in
Montreal was designed by the architectural
firm NFOE. The architectural concept, con-
ceived by DFS Inc., was developed and completed
by NFOE, which also prepared the construction
documents and provided the building owner –
Cominar – with architectural services during the
construction.The lighting, staged by the architects
in collaboration with LumiGroup, holds a leading
role in the architectural concept.
The space is bright from an abundance of light
and the omnipresence of white. The overall effect,
however, is still warm, owing to the punctuation of
red elements and a smart choice of lighting. The
red on white background is reminiscent of McGill
University’s symbolic colours.
The ground floor front entrance, for students
and patients, opens to a grand black reception desk,
contrasting with the glass wall in the background
and its integrated diffuse lighting. The white pen-
dant light, with blunt edges, adds to the minimalist
concept of the space.
In the entrance and the rest area, the atmo-
sphere is relaxed, with playful dynamic staging of
recessed fluorescent strips in the ceiling, randomly
arranged and crossing over each other. Each cross-
ing angle, from one section to the next has been
executed with care for a clear and precise continuity
of lighting.This attention to detail and custom stag-
ing gives the project its unique and slick character.
The architectural lighting, the star of the student
lounge, along with the irregularity of the walls,
create a lively and upbeat atmosphere.
As one heads towards the imposing red stair-
McGill University’s
Faculty of Dentistry