Apogée
Sport

New construction Commercial2014

Apogée Sports manufactures clothing and accessories for elite athletes. Their new headquarters project is located in St-Augustin-de-Desmaures, near Quebec. The building includes a retail space, offices, and a manufacturing workshop.

 

Apogée sport by Bourgeois / Lechasseur architectes

The silhouette takes the form of a simple prism, from which volumes have been subtracted to unsettle visitors and clearly delineate the access points.

 

  • Photographe : Adrien Williams
Apogée sport by Bourgeois / Lechasseur architectes
Apogée sport by Bourgeois / Lechasseur architectes
The building is clad in metal steel panels, while the recessed alcoves contrast with their cladding of orange marine plywood panels. ↓
Apogée sport by Bourgeois / Lechasseur architectes
Apogée sport by Bourgeois / Lechasseur architectes
Apogée sport by Bourgeois / Lechasseur architectes
The architectural staircase is visible from the outside through the large glass window, catching the eye of visitors. ↓
Apogée sport by Bourgeois / Lechasseur architectes
Apogée sport by Bourgeois / Lechasseur architectes
The staircase leading to the offices is treated in a sculptural manner. Clad in wooden panels, it is suspended from the structure. ↓
Apogée sport by Bourgeois / Lechasseur architectes
Apogée sport by Bourgeois / Lechasseur architectes
Apogée sport by Bourgeois / Lechasseur architectes
The ribbon windows allow light to filter through the building, reflecting off the few, white-painted walls. ↓
Apogée sport by Bourgeois / Lechasseur architectes
Large sliding doors delineate the spaces. The structural wooden decking of the floor adds a warm touch to the environment. ↓