The fourth and final phase of Lightspeed's headquarters at Gare Viger was entrusted to ACDF with a clear mission: to reinforce the commitment to unique interior designs and participatory business spaces.
The objective was to highlight beauty, life, and generosity through interior architecture that goes beyond simple color specifications. ACDF focused on fundamental principles such as the layout of functional spaces, the presence of natural light, a diversity of work environments, and the enhancement of everyday experiences. Faced with the evolution of workspaces, marked by the increasing demand for flexibility, privacy, and community building, this phase maintains the architectural approach introduced in 2015.
By integrating contemporary elements with original materials, ACDF created a palimpsest of the station's history. The magnification of structural arches on the second floor recalls the grandeur of train station Great Halls, softening the contrast between the past and the present. The "Flagship space" on the ground floor adopts noble materials to create a minimalist and welcoming environment. Joan Renaud, principal associate at ACDF, emphasizes that the approach aims to revive the lost energy of the old station while respecting a contemporary aesthetic aligned with Lightspeed's dynamic image. The completion of the headquarters marks eight years of expansion, with a versatile professional space ready to support the company's continued evolution.
ACDF has succeeded in designing a variety of spaces to ensure maximum flexibility and meet the present and future needs of Lightspeed.
Lightspeed Phase 4
ACDF Architecture
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Arthur Guimarães
Chief Executive Officer
at Arthur Guimarães Architects
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Mariana Schimidt
Founder
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Mike McGirr
Managing Partner and Design Principal
at red design
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Mark Eric Magno
Principal
at Aedas Interiors
Great use of contrasting shapes, te...
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Josse Popma
Partner
at Popma ter Steege Architects
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Burton Baldridge
Founder
at Baldridge Architects
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Xuechen Chen
Architectural Designer
at X.C Studio
The use of arches is clever and con...
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Zizhao Li
Cofounder and Chief Designer
at DSC · Design
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Suvi Saloniemi
Head of Exhibitions
at Finnish Museum of Architecture and Design Museum
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Pooja Shah-Mulani
Partner and Design Director
at LW Design
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Serhii Makhno
Founder
at MAKHNO Studio
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Wenqing Zhou
Founder
at Add Culture & Creative Development
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Katie Mitchell
Managing Director
at Seen Studios
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Anna Gitelman
Associate Professor
at Suffolk University
Beautiful compilation of unique yet...
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Jessica Adkins
Brand Experience Design Lead Europe
at M Moser Associates
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G S Mahaboob Basha
Cofounder
at Taliesyn
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Harkaran Singh Boparai
Founder
at Space 5
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Yan Zhang
Cofounder
at say architects
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Jianan Shan
Cofounder
at say architects
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Designer
Client
Lightspeed
Floor area
3840 ㎡
Completion
2022
Budget
7.5$M
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