National Bank is proud to announce that the Montreal firm Menkès Shooner Dagenais LeTourneux Architectes has been appointed to design its new head office following a selection process that lasted several weeks.
Menkès Shooner Dagenais LeTourneux Architectes has a team of more that 115 professionals, making it one of the largest architecture and design firms in Canada. With experience in the institutional, corporate, cultural and residential sectors, the group is recognized as a leader in design, construction, project management and innovation.
Quotes
"National Bank's choice was informed by a
number of factors, chief among them the firm's outstanding
architectural approach, the urban integration of its designs as well
as its environmental expertise. Menkès Shooner Dagenais LeTourneux
Architectes stood out on all those fronts, and we are proud to partner
with them to design the Bank's future head office—a unique and modern
building that focuses on employee well-being". Ghislain Parent,
Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President – Finance and
Treasury, National Bank.
"We are honoured to be designing National Bank's new head office, a landmark and unique legacy for the City of Montreal". Anik Shooner and Jean-Pierre LeTourneux, senior partners and architects, Menkès Shooner Dagenais LeTourneux Architectes.
Preliminary sketch
The design process for the head
office will continue over the coming months and will involve
employees. As shown in this preliminary sketch, the design, in harmony
with its surroundings, will emphasize natural light and user-friendly
spaces that encourage collaboration.
Other highlights
- For the selection process, local
firms with experience in this type of project were invited to
participate in an architectural design competition.
- The new
building will have 46 floors and cover more than 1,000,000 square
feet. More details about the project will be announced in the coming
months.
- National Bank recently started modernizing its workspaces to
support its cultural shift and foster teamwork. The construction of a
new head office will make further strides in the company’s current
transformation with modern collaborative spaces that are supported by
advanced technology.
About National Bank of Canada
With
$251 billion in assets as at January 31, 2018, National Bank of Canada ,
together with its subsidiaries, forms one of Canada's leading
integrated financial groups. It has more than 21,000 employees in
knowledge-intensive positions and has been recognized numerous times
as a top employer and for its commitment to diversity. Its
securities are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: NA).
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About MENKÈS SHOONER DAGENAIS LETOURNEUX Architectes
MENKÈS SHOONER DAGENAIS LETOURNEUX Architectes is one of
the largest architectural and design firms in Canada. The firm
carries out projects in the institutional, corporate, cultural and
residential fields, and is a reference in terms of design, project
realization and project management. Backed by an experienced team of
more than 115 professionals, the firm is renowned for its commitment
to excellence and its ability to conceive creative and innovative
architectural solutions.