This expansion project (2975 m2 on three floors) of the administrative center of the Centre de services scolaire de la Pointe-de-l’Île (CSSPI) is the result of a bold vision for UN architecture and its clients. Through this expansion, the firm wished to create modern and functional workspaces for the center's employees, while improving its ability to welcome new members.
The existing building, built several years ago, is solid and well maintained, but no longer met the CSSPI's current and evolving needs. This expansion provided new, larger and brighter workspaces for both staff and human resources employees, teaching specialists, computer resources, as well as material resources.
This building embodies the new values of biophilia, green transportation and openness to its community. It has become an example to other buildings in the borough of how we can combine aesthetics, sustainability and community engagement.
In terms of material, brick is an integral part of exterior architecture. It is recyclable, durable and strong enough to withstand Canadian weather conditions. It also provides better soundproofing (interesting acoustic quality). Brick allows a harmony with the existing building, while providing a modern touch to reflect the firm's commitment to innovation and growth.
Team:
Architects: UN Architecture
Design and Realization : Helene Roger and Genevieve Poitras
Photographer: Raphael Thibodeau
Materials used:
Facade cladding:
- Brick: Ballycroy Matt by Meridian
- Curtain Wall: A.D. Prevost 3400 HP Series (Color: Black Anodized)
- Aluminum cladding: Capital Cladding AD300 (Color: Black 56068)
- Corrugated aluminum cladding: Capital Cladding 22mm Corrugated (Color: Black 56068)
- Sunshade: A.D. Prevost
Flooring:
Ceramic:
Basaltina by Centura (Color: Medium gray)
Maksi Flake by Centura (Color : Grey R9)
Sistem N de Ciot (Color: Nero Nat)
Statuary de Ciot (Colors: Blanco Brillo and Blanco Nat)
Azalai by Inalco (Color: Negro Natural)
Finishing moulding: Schluter (Colors: Brushed Brass and Silver)
Vinyl:
AB Pure Round by American Biltrite (Color: Antracite)
Mohawk Secoya from LVT Mohawk Flooring (Colors: 123 Benmore and 142 Kew Gardens)
Textile Float:
Flotex Box Cross by Forbo (Color: 133007 Granite)
Baseboard : Johnsonite 100mm Flexible Rubber Baseboard (Color: Black 40B)
Tightlock rubber baseboard 83mm from Johnsonite (Color: Black 40B)
Doors:
Glass partition: Classic from Starwall Group (Color: Black anodized 549)
Windows:
Curtain Wall: A.D. Prevost 3400 HP Series (Color: black anodized)
Roofing:
Multi-layer membrane roofing, trilaminate felt and fiberglass adhered to modified bitumen and covered with white gravel by Soprema.
Interior lighting:
Edge EX2D1 by Pinnacle Architectural Lighting (Color: White)
Panos by Zumtobel (Color: White)
Lift LF11 by Pinnacle Architectural Lighting (Color: White)
Lift LF12 by Pinnacle Architectural Lighting (Color: White)
Pinnacle Architectural Lighting LF14 Lift (Color: White)
Lift LF22 by Pinnacle Architectural Lighting (Color: White)
Beam 3 TB3WDLED (Color: White)
Beam 3 TB3DLED (Color: White)
Interior furniture:
Kitchen furniture ground floor :
Countertop: Azalai de Inalco (Color: Negro Natural)
Laminate : Polaris BK Series by Abet Laminati (Color: Black 2902)
Laminate : Black mat from Formica (Color: 909-58)
Kitchen furniture floors:
Phenolic countertop: Formica Mission White (Color: 933-58)
Backsplash: Arborite Modern Blonde Cherry (Color: W464 CA)
Laminate : Polaris BK Series by Abet Laminati (Color: Ice White 2904)
Laminate : Arborite Modern Blonde Cherry (Color: W464 LE)
Computer Resource Furniture:
Laminate: Midnight Sun by Tafisa (Color: T765 IS)
Laminate : Tafisa Golden Hour (Color: T2052 FE)
Washroom furniture:
Phenolic countertop: Planked urban oak by Formica (Color: 9312-58)
Laminate: Planked urban oak by Formica (Color: 9312-NG)
Laminate : Formica black (Color : 909-58)
Other products:
Movable glass partition: Corflex G-701 multi-directional panel model (Color: black anodized)
Aluminum tube: Dewar Metal Systems Inc. aluminum tube (Color: Oak 2304/04)
Acoustic panels: Willtec Flat Sheet from Pinta Acoustic (Color: Charcoal)
Laminate wall cladding on first floor: Planked urban oak from Formica (Color: 9312-58)
Perimeter laminate windows on main floor: Planked urban oak by Formica (Color: 9312-NG)
Toilet partition: Decolam Prestige Series (Color: Formica Planked urban oak 9312-58)
