The cafeteria РLe Marie-Victorin, Montr̩al Project, Qu̩bec Interior Restoration, Architecture Images
The cafeteria РLe Marie-Victorin in Montr̩al
8 Feb 2020
The cafeteria – Le Marie-Victorin
Design: Cégep Marie-Victorin
Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada

In this structure, built in 1965, an impressive ceiling covers the space of the The cafeteria ? Le Marie-Victorin. The unique shape of the old chapel, which became a cafeteria in 1981, inspired innovative lighting. It deftly emphasizes the architectural angles of the time. Retaining this architecture while infusing it with the style of the 2020s was the challenge.

The ceiling and triangular windows set the tone for a radiant combination of geometry and lights. A roundabout flow creates a clear dialogue between contours and lighting. The perimeter is surrounded by round tables in perfect harmony with the ceiling and counters, and textured glass walls integrate into this space. The dynamics of the layout orchestrate a symbiosis with the outside world. Seats of varying heights and benches amid vegetation give coziness in an organic atmosphere, which is revealed thanks to the visuals and the floral structure of the central lighting.
The visual planning plays fully to the particular shape of the building. The flooring is a contemplation of concentric circles with shades of gray. The skillful marriage of surfaces, shapes and lights manages to make the unique geometry of the cafeteria warm. A shift t...