Celebrating the local land and its gourmet heritage
Service
Planning, Concept, Schematic Design, and Design Development
Sector
F&B: Food Market
Client
Cadillac Fairview
Size
130,000 sq. ft.
Challenge
A vacant anchor space at the CF Promenades St-Bruno mall posed the challenge to reimagine it as a culinary retail experiment. The fashion-centric mall sought a non-traditional enhancement to its offering by creating an innovative market concept to complement and diversify the customer experience.
Solution
To reuse the main structure of the anchor space with a major retrofit, including the transformation of the exterior building envelope. Introduction of skylights in the main market hall and new light grey polished concrete floor slab to brighten the open space. Design of tenant spaces ranging from inline units, freestanding kiosks, to back-to-back stall units. Conception of ‘amination zones’ that can be easily reconfigured for pop-up events throughout the year.
Result
An award-wining, innovative, vibrant, community-centered gourmet market assembling fresh produce purveyors, culinary artisans, and specialty restaurants that tap into the region’s culinary heritage. A gastronomic destination for locals and visitors.