The order's desire for transparency and the need to publicize the architect's role are reflected in this transparent, fluid and luminous layout.
Both the public and the staff of the order will be able to appreciate the coherence of the organization and the overall vision thanks to the visual links established between clearly identified parts through a distinctive treatment of form, materiality and signage.
The full extent of the space can be grasped in an open area while benefiting from islands and workstations that promote efficient and concentrated team or individual work.
The grouping of teams and the sharing of information and files promotes synergy and a feeling of cohesion and coherence in the work.
This desire for synergy and collaboration dictates the layout of the plan, the center of which is occupied by common spaces and places that promote free and productive exchanges.
The fluid, flexible and convivial central space is framed by two programmatic bands containing the glazed enclosed premises.
The layout of the different elements and the choice of materiality is dictated by the search for optimal natural lighting.
A coherence between form, material, organization and signage reinforces the organizational clarity of the plan, the identity of the Order of Architects and its central role in the transformation of the built environment of an evolving Quebec.
(Competitor's text)
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- This proposition based on linearity surprises by its audacity and its luminosity.
- The quality of the spaces created by the concepts of circulation, transparency, exchanges, light and synergy is highly appreciated.
- The reception area is of a size that is sought after for a hall worthy of the name.
- The linear concept of the project is largely based on the furniture. The flexibility of the space is therefore difficult to achieve.
- The height of the linear furniture cuts off the desired transparency.
- The organization of the work by this same furniture reflects a lack of sensitivity for the comfort of the user. People working in an open area will feel as if they are working in a corridor.
- The natural lighting in meeting room 11.4 is much appreciated. However, staff access to this room requires exiting the internal area via the lobby.
- The encroachment of the open kitchen into the circulation space both pleases and displeases, in that it energizes the area and encourages interaction, but also presents the discomfort of eating in a corridor.
- The project is criticized for lacking a strong energy center.
- It is noted that the concept could accommodate any organization other than the OAQ.
(From jury report)
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