ACDF* Architecture Lightspeed office and Maison sur le Lac.]]> https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/2611 en-us The Revamp of a Law Firm’s Montreal Headquarters Emphasizes Openness and Hospitality Led by ACDF Architecture in collaboration with BVN, the reimagined (and slightly downsized) offices of McCarthy Tétrault are located within one of Montreal’s tallest towers.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16861 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 08:15:07 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16861-the-revamp-of-a-law-firms-montreal-headquarters-emphasizes-openness-and-hospitality Lightspeed Office by ACDF* Architecture A start-up expands its Montreal headquarters inside a castle-like building.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12945 Fri, 01 Sep 2017 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12945-lightspeed-office-by-acdf-architecture Original walls within the 119-year-old building are nearly 2 feet thick. Some areas are roughly patched with concrete, contrasting with the polished terrazzo floors, also original to the building. Photo © Adrien Williams Glossy white floors, walls, and ceilings define much of the office. Photo © Adrien Williams Sunny yellows and pale blues mark work zones for specific teams. Photo © Adrien Williams The company logo is discreetly integrated into a wall at the office entrance. Photo © Adrien Williams The subtle color palette of the new insertions is juxtaposed with the existing brick. Photo © Adrien Williams The subtle color palette of the new insertions is juxtaposed with the existing brick. Photo © Adrien Williams The long kitchen and dining area doubles as a gathering space. Photo © Adrien Williams The arched window openings of the building’s limestone base, once exterior, now make up part of the interior. Photo © Adrien Williams Image courtesy ACDF Maison sur le Lac by ACDF* Architecture A house on a Quebec lake takes cues from the openness of its natural surroundings.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12828 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12828-maison-sur-le-lac-by-acdf-architecture Photo © Adrien Williams Photo © Adrien Williams Photo © Adrien Williams Photo © Adrien Williams Photo © Adrien Williams Photo © Adrien Williams Drawing courtesy ACDF Architecture