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Downtown
Clinic

1223 rue Drummond,
Montréal, QC H3G 1V8

Go Orthodontistes Downtown Flagship was the recipient of the best healthcare office and clinic award during the 13th edition of the Grands Prix du Design.

Go Orthodontistes does things things differently and this space reflects that. Beyond functional traits, the layout and materiality of the space impacts visitors creating a positive experience with none of the anxiety-inducing connotation of a medical space. A mix of private and open clinical areas with semi-private mesh curtaining allows for flexibility in seeing patients. By concealing all ductwork in gold mesh panels, an airy lightness is felt throughout the entire open space a well as in the closed sections.

Located in Montreal’s Golden Square Mile on the ground floor of a condominium building, the challenge in building this orthodontic clinic was to bring warmth to this coldly stark concrete-defined space. The idea was not to mask base materials but rather, transform them and create contrast. Surrounding brick buildings in this downtown area are referenced through the custom communal sink made of red demolition brick. This brick is also symbolic of the material of the original location of the doctors’ clinic in the Drummond Medical Building.

DIX30
Clinic

1100 Rue du Lux, suite 310

Go Orthodontistes Clinic Brossard was the recipient of three awards during the 11th edition of the Grands Prix du Design. The prizes were awarded for: valorization of wood in industrial and product design, residential commercial or integrated design products in small series, and for a health office or clinic.

In designing a space focused on aesthetic transformation, colour connotations were critical. Cleanliness, purity, and comfort were paramount. The palette favours light natural tones that showcase noble materials at their best and put visitors at ease.

In the context of a clinic, sensitivity to visitor experience is essential, as feelings of anxiety are often present. The area most associated with fearful experiences in dental offices is often the X-ray chamber. All interior surfaces of this small space were done in BC Fir in order to give a cohesive feeling in an environment that might have otherwise felt claustrophobic.

The waiting room area of this clinic is bathed in natural light and wall-mounted benches with low backrests, maximize space in the small area. The open plan of the space naturally guides visitors, affording them visibility of the environment, putting them at ease.