TEC Energy Offices – Montreal

Ménard Dworkind Architecture & Design (MRDK) redesigned TEC Energy’s Montreal offices within the iconic Place Ville Marie tower, blending 1960s charm with contemporary design, featuring open-plan spaces, acoustic solutions, collaborative areas, and private offices.

Firm
  • Client TEC Energy,
  • size 3,330 sqft
  • Year 2024
  • Location Montreal, Canada,
  • Industry Energy / Mining / Oil,
  • Nestled within the I.M. Pei’s iconic Place Ville Marie tower, TEC Energy’s new offices blend the timeless charm of 1960s aesthetic with the sleek lines of contemporary design. This project reimagines traditional open-plan workspaces, crafting an atmosphere that is both welcoming and refined.

    Upon entry, visitors are beckoned through a vestibule enclosed by a geometric screen wall composed of blocks inspired by the brutalist aesthetic of a nearby power station. This nod to Montreal’s architectural history serves as a distinct gateway into the workspace.

    The versatile kitchen and dining area, strategically positioned to capture natural light and offer sweeping vistas of downtown Montreal, serves as a hub for meetings and collaboration. With the urban skyline as its backdrop, this space becomes the dynamic centerpiece of the office.

    Promoting collaboration and interaction, the open-plan layout incorporates various breakout areas. A secluded lounge area designed to home comforts, is juxtaposed with a greenery-filled nook and adjacent seating, fostering dialogue among colleagues while delineating workspaces. Additionally, an adjacent phone booth offers privacy and uninterrupted workflow for employees.

    Acoustic considerations, vital for a conducive work environment, are seamlessly integrated throughout the space. Suspended felt baffles, echoing the rhythm of neighboring office towers, help to dampen ambient noise and conceal the exposed ceiling structure. Tectum acoustic panels, used as wainscoting in the open office, are broken up by 3 pieces of art by Caravan studio abstractly spelling out T.E.C.

    The two private offices, nestled in the glazed corner of the suite, draw inspiration from the distinctive form and materials of the Place Ville Marie Tower. Utilizing travertine and aluminum, these spaces exude a timeless elegance that resonates with the site’s iconic identity.

    Design: Ménard Dworkind Architecture & Design (MRDK)
    Design Team: David Dworkind, Benjamin Lavoie Laroche
    Contractor: Hu-Nic Construction
    Photography: David Dworkind, Alex Lesage