Lighting in Design August-September 2017

Decorative lighting, Absolux – Orsay.

Refined and modern offices for Vigilant

V 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

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