ADM - Aéroport Pierre-Elliot Trudeau

The project to redevelop the offices on the third level of the terminal building at Montreal's Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau Airport is part of Aéroports de Montréal's (ADM) master plan for the redevelopment of the terminal's administrative services. The main objective of the project was to redevelop a 335 m² area left vacant after the relocation of the VIP lounge, to create modern, functional meeting and training spaces adapted to the airport's current needs.

The project distinguishes itself through its focus on aviation pioneers such as Thérèse Hallé, Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart, and Wilbur and Orville Wright. These iconic figures were integrated into the design of the spaces in the form of silkscreened photographs on full-height glass, installed along the corridors leading to the rooms. This aesthetic choice lends a unique, inspiring ambience to the space, while reinforcing the project's aeronautical identity. The layout thus had to meet a dual requirement: optimum functionality for users while providing a symbolic aesthetic setting.

The new rooms were designed to offer maximum flexibility, allowing the configuration of three to five distinct spaces. Two small rooms with fixed layouts were created for small-scale meetings, while the large room, intended for press conferences and special events, can be divided into three independent spaces thanks to the installation of movable partitions. 

These partitions have been purposely designed to offer high acoustic performance, an imperative in an environment where the confidentiality of exchanges and sound quality are essential. In addition, the rooms feature Decoustic wall coverings, sound-absorbing floor and ceiling surfaces, and sound-absorbing doors, guaranteeing optimal acoustic insulation.

One of the major challenges of this project was to manage the logistical constraints imposed by the continuous operation of the terminal, in particular access to the protocol lounge. An execution plan allowing for continuity of operations and close coordination with airport services were both necessary for the work to progress.