DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE
Finally , the Montreal ceramic artist Pascale Girardin , known notably for her large-scale creations in prestigious locations around the world , created Drifts , a 59 ’ plus bas-relief designed to greet guests in the lobby . Each curve was carefully shaped to emulate the generous and soft nature of a snowy blade .
The room divider in the center of each room was reconceived to create a private dressing area serving as an antechamber to the bathroom .
By keeping the skyline within view and enhancing the rooms with light , neutral tones , the visual palette now puts the accent on the multitude of views offered by the rooms , whether they face Mont- Royal , the river , the port , or downtown . The result is a renewed , updated version of the hotel that will stand the test of time while guaranteeing a restful yet memorable experience .
Data sheet Location : 1050 De La Gauchètiere West , Montreal , Quebec , Canada Client : Tidan Hospitality and Real Estate Group Surface area : 393 300 sq . ft . General contractor : Tidan Construction Electromechanical engineers : Bouthillette Parizeau Structural engineer : Roberto Nidelli , B . eng , LLB Lighting consultants : Ombrage Art consultants : MASSIVart Photographer : Maxime Brouillet
INTEGRATION OF ART MASSIVart collaborated with Sid Lee Architecture for the integration of 59 works in various spaces of the Marriott Montreal Château Champlain .
Whether they are sculptures , prints , illustrations , photographs , or tapestries , all are inspired by the theme of a winter garden , each artist has made their own interpretation . The works support the architectural vision of the renovation , creating different stories linked by the same theme . The messages are conveyed not only through the visuals but also through the materials and the choice of colors , allowing us to appreciate the beauty of a Montreal winter from the inside throughout all seasons .
The major works are located in the hotel lobby . One of them is a projection on a printed image by Canadian artist Sabrina Ratté . Evoking a winter landscape where a floating entity appears to be made of flesh and air , gravity and lightness - an ambiguous presence embracing its environment .
Margot Klingender ’ s Sunflowers is an impressive sculpture based on the intimate observation of gardens in the Canadian artist ’ s neighborhood . She mimics the irregularity of the natural world , transforming it into something both naîve and dangerous . www . sidleearchitecture . com