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Well planned, well executed
The challenge was met: walking routes are lost and rediscovered,
surprises are created, spaces narrow then widen, the different
functions rub elbows and follow each other closely. In effect, the
Blanchette Architectes team created an itinerary of surprises in a
serendipitous new context, where chance leads to unexpected and
fruitful discoveries.

In terms of operations, Blanchette Architectes demonstrated
exceptional discipline by meeting the initial budget, set at less than $80
per square foot. The contractor, Groupe Manovra, showed impressive
flexibility by constantly adapting to uncontrollable factors, such as
supply delays, and by handling all facets of electromechanical design.

“On a day-to-day basis, this was one of the most pleasant projects
to work on,” said Manovra president Guillaume Salicco. “On the
one hand, the client was deeply committed, with a team made up of
passionate people with a love of architecture. On the other hand, we
were part of the project from the very beginning, which facilitated
the process. That said, the brief changed very little at each step. That
shows that Blanchette Architectes had a clear vision and responded
to Vention’s needs and expectations from the start.” dw

Technical sheet
Project Name : Vention
Location : Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Client : Vention
General contractor: Groupe Manovra
Architect & designer : Blanchette Architectes
Project Manager : Sarah Arsenault
Design Team : Patrick Blanchette, Sarah Arsenault, Pierrick Julienne,
Chantal Béatriz Shahin Cajas & Roman Zubco
Collaborators: EDP (lighting), Vention (profiles and fasteners)
Project Type: Interior architecture – office space
Budget: 80$/sq.ft
Project completion date: June 2022
Photography Credit: Alex Lesage

www.groupemanovra.com

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