Allez-Up | Smith Vigeant Architectes

Montreal’s Premier Rock Climbing Gym Montreal / Canada / 2013

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The rock climbing gym Allez-Up is at the heart of the revitalization project for Montreal’s Southwest borough. Flanking the Lachine Canal, the site and silos of the old Redpath sugar refinery have been converted into a one-of-a-kind indoor rock-climbing facility, adding significantly to the recreational and tourist attractions of the Canal. Developing the abandoned silos into a rock-climbing gym is a unique way to maximize the enormous potential of these historic vestiges from Montreal’s industrial past. The climbing wall formations within the main building actually resemble sugar cliffs, reminding visitors of the original function of the Redpath silos. These pure-white, angular climbing walls offer many different routes for both beginners as well as seasoned climbers. The multi-coloured climbing-holds speckled across the walls add to the dynamic charm of this unique interior space. The siding and outer metallic building envelope pay tribute to the industrial and monolithic character of this site, while the massive windows gaze far out onto St-Patrick Street. In long shafts, abundant natural light saturates the space, creating an effect of crevasses and voids on the climbing walls and revealing the interior climbing surfaces - a truly colourful heart at the centre of a metallic exterior. Architects/designers: Smith Vigeant architects Architect in charge: Daniel Smith, architect, OAQ, LEED®PA Design Team: Daniel Smith, Karine Renaud, Anik Malderis, Étienne Penault, Cindy Neveu, Mélanie Quesnel, Stéphan Vigeant. Engineers: NCK Inc & Martin Roy et associates Landscape Architects: Groupe Rousseau Lefebvre Contractor: eSpace Construction Inc Lighting Design: Smith Vigeant architects et Martin Roy et associates Furniture: Wood-skin by mammafotogramma Project size: 1 220 M2 (14 000pi2) Cost: 5M$
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    The rock climbing gym Allez-Up is at the heart of the revitalization project for Montreal’s Southwest borough. Flanking the Lachine Canal, the site and silos of the old Redpath sugar refinery have been converted into a one-of-a-kind indoor rock-climbing facility, adding significantly to the recreational and tourist attractions of the Canal. Developing the abandoned silos into a rock-climbing gym is a unique way to maximize the enormous potential of these historic vestiges from Montreal’s...

    Project details
    • Year 2013
    • Work finished in 2013
    • Client Richer - de la Plante Family
    • Contractor eSpace Construction Inc
    • Status Completed works
    • Type Sports Centres / Sports Facilities
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