INTERIOR DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE
from the Mediterranean . The bar serves as a getaway from the hustle and bustle of Montreal ’ s downtown core , while offering a stunning visual connection to the city at large . Guests are invited to imbibe , convive , and lounge beneath the terrace ’ s central pergola . The structure ’ s retractable roof is designed to create contrasting moments of light and shadow , allowing visitors to bask in the sun or take a moment of reprieve in the shade . The glittering granite bar top and sleek limestone seating recall the white sand beaches and rocky inlets of the Mediterranean , while the bar ’ s perforated terracotta concrete block facade nods to one of the region ’ s most iconic design motifs .
Boardrooms The Eastern wall of the 46th floor hosts a series of fully catered meeting rooms , operable throughout the building ’ s business hours . Offering the same spectacular views as the rest of the establishment , these boardrooms provide PVM workers and visitors with an exciting and elevated space to meet with clients or colleagues outside of the usual office environment . Floor-to-ceiling soundproof glass walls connect these rooms to the rest of the restaurant , while full-length Lelièvre tweed curtains can be pulled for more privacy .
Biophilic design Hiatus revels in awe-inspiring vistas , while design elements come together to celebrate Montreal as a city surrounded by nature , seated between river and mountain . The space ’ s biophilic design features emphasize this analogous connection between city and nature . The establishment ’ s two bars also serve to highlight this duality : the solid brass and backlit Crystallo Bianco bar on the 46th floor offers a breathtaking view of the St . Lawrence River to the South , while the North-facing bar on the 45th floor has an exquisite view of Mont Royal , the city ’ s pièce de résistance .
Rose Orange Rose Orange is a rooftop bar situated on the 44th floor terrace of PVM . Located on the Western wing of the building ’ s four-pronged system , this elevated outdoor space offers a magnificent bird ’ s eye view of Saint Joseph ’ s Oratory as well as Mont Royal . Rose Orange draws both aesthetic and atmospheric cues www . sidleearchitecture . com
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