INTERIOR DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE
This liminal space also features the same essence of red oak displayed on the upper floors , giving guests a taste of what ’ s waiting for them above .
Hiatus Spanning the tower ’ s 45th and 46th floors , Hiatus is a single establishment that serves as a restaurant , bar , cafe , as well as a series of catered meeting spaces integrated into PVM ’ s business campus . Leading workers and visitors alike to the top floors of PVM , the lively space inspires new daily rituals and breathes new life into the heart of Montreal ’ s business district . The space offers panoramic views of Montreal , from river to mountain and beyond , including glimpses of some of the city ’ s most iconic landmarks , including the Molson brewery , Farine Five Roses , and Habitat 67 . For visitors , Hiatus delivers a zestful dining experience , and for PVM workers , it ’ s a place to extend their workday , where they can host meetings with clients or unwind with a “ 5 à 7 ”.
46th floor A blackened staircase leads guests from the 45th to the 46th floor , while serving as an optical palette cleanser between the two spaces . Compared to the calm and compact atmosphere of the 45th , the 46th floor astonishes guests with vaulted ceilings and full windows , which fill the space with ample sunlight by day , and glittering city light by night . This ambiance is complemented by an array of lighting fixtures , custom designed in collaboration with Lambert & Fils . A series of wall sconces , some rendered in acrylic , and others in tumbled aluminum , emulate the texture of PVM ’ s facade , while tubular light installations finished in iridescent zinc plated steel float among a hanging planter that encircles the entire space . Throughout , red oak tables and chairs upholstered in black leather , designed with Atelier Vaste , harken back to the building ’ s 1960s origins , while contemporary details , like stunning Mystic Brown and Rainforest Green marble tabletops , steer the design narrative gently towards the current moment . In the dining room , two-thirds of the walls are finished in the same wood essence as the furniture , while their lower section is adorned in flamed Pietra Royal limestone . A ribbon of strategically positioned , smokey reflective surface connects these two materials and provides seated guests with glimpses of what opposes their field of view .
45th floor For this project , Sid Lee Architecture transformed PVM ’ s 45th floor - originally constructed as a mechanical room - into a “ speakeasy ” experience , making use of creative ingenuity to leverage the space ’ s unique challenges , including a cross-shaped plan , limited floor space , and low ceilings , into an appealingly intimate atmosphere . On this floor , diners take in soaring views of Montreal through a minimal ribbon of windows that stretches 360 degrees around the space . Here , mirrored mullions , banquettes upholstered in celeste colour leather , and Lambert & Fils custom table lamps , nod to the building ’ s modernist heritage , while a mesmerizing floral carpet , which greets guests as they enter the establishment , lends a fresh burst of colour and pattern .
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