LUC PLANTE ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN
NEW BEGINNINGS
ARTOPEX GRANBY - HEAD OFFICE
The recently modernized structure of Artopex ’ s head office stands out in an industrial district that has seen better days . From the outset , the building ’ s bright fire-engine red signage welcomes visitors with its vast floating volume . The old brown brick facade , which previously blended in with the surrounding buildings , is now covered with color panels in shades of grey , providing a refreshing , rejuvenating effect .
Artopex ’ s decision to transform its production using robotic , intelligent , and avant-garde methods required modernizing its installations and upgrading its workspace . With exponential growth , the company was short on office space , had inadequate common areas , and found that traffic could be optimized for the building ’ s occupants . In short , the site needed to undergo a major transformation to better meet the requirements of its occupants .
It is at this point that a three-year partnership begins between Artopex and Luc Plante ’ s team , where the amicable relationship will contribute to creating a building that fully meets the new requirements of modernization , format , and traffic flow . The frequent adjustments to plan preparation are a sign of the everchanging evolution of their needs .
With only a limited possibility of outward expansion , the renovations had to make maximum use of interior space . The program developed by Luc Plante architecture + design miraculously boosted available office space from 12,000 square feet to 24,000 square feet .
The two priorities behind these changes were to ensure the wellbeing of employees and to become a high-quality exhibition space for all Artopex products .
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