Insight CASINO DE MONTRÉAL Images: Marc Cramer & Stéphane Groleau
chiselled chrome pipes that separates the gambling areas from the recreational areas.
In turn, Montreal’s spirit is conveyed on a monumental media screen, designed by the architects and programmed by the firm Moment Factory. It spans over five floors in the middle of the building and is transformed into a permanent multimedia presentation zone. The Casino has becomes a space to share Montreal's culture and creativity.
A CREATIVE LABORATORY A rare occurrence for this type of project, the
Casino's redevelopment was transformed into a
true experimental laboratory. A special research and development budget was planned to develop and test new materials, structures and lightings. This creativity was changed the traditional perception of the space's functionality. The walls became signs, with ambient lighting and visual identity supporting the overall theme.
The interior design team at Moureaux Hauspy, part of Provencher Roy, collaborated on the interior redesign of the whole project, including the entrances, gambling areas, common areas and the casino’s VIP zone. It appointed the firm Blazysgerard to work on redesigning the restaurants on Level 5.
RESPECT FOR THE HISTORIC SITE Despite the duration and the extent of the works,
the operational flexibility of the teams involved in this project allowed the Casino to continue its operations without causing major interruptions or inconveniences to the clientele. Moreover, the architects minimised the impact of their intervention on Expo 67's historical site and respected the identity of the former French pavilion. For example, they used the same original architectural language to redesign the new main entrance. Plus, the new galleries housing the administrative offices were placed in a new landscaping that honours Expo 67's former basins and watersheds.
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