The central programmatic idea is to propose a Mountain
Equipment Co-op (MEC) store and hypothetical head office for Montréal.
MEC is an ideal programme to fit my thesis theme of connectedness
and sustainability. The Co-op serves as an example of responsible
community and ecological leadership.
2-storey
MEC retail store
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MEC Ottawa is 2 484 sq metres
(see precedents)
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MEC Toronto is 3 900 sq metres
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both have a main level and a mezzanine
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spaces
entrance (20 sq.m)
elevators (2 x 4.5 sq.m)
central stairway (40 sq.m)
main retail spaces (2200 sq.m)
stock room (300 - 400 sq.m)
washrooms (2 x 17 sq.m)
administrative spaces (100 sq.m)
loading dock (200 sq.m)
exterior canopy for bike stands (60 sq.m)
planted roof (to be determined)
parking level under store (floor plate)
emergency stairways
3-storey
head office space
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spaces
bike room and shower facilities (30 sq.m)
meeting rooms (range: 9, 13, 20, 24 sq.m)
open work spaces (75 sq.m for 10 people)
closed office spaces (7 - 11 sq.m)
executive office spaces (20 sq.m)
casual meeting places (heart of the office)
water cooler
photocopiers
fax machines
coffee maker
washrooms (2 x 11 sq.m or 1 toilet/15 pers)
elevator (1 x 4.5 sq.m)
main stairway (12 sq.m)
visitor entry (17 sq.m)
reception (30 sq.m)
staff service area (100 sq.m)
storage areas (50 sq.m)
interior courtyard/atrium (40 - 70 sq.m)
emergency stairways
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number of employees yet to be determined
Café
'Un Juste Café' (200 sq.m)
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this is to service both store and community
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goal is to contribute to urban experience and
link with sidewalk and streetscape
Possibly
Organic
Food Store (250 sq.m)
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featuring products produced by local farmers
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this would support local sustainable agricultural
practices
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an organisation in Montréal that supports such
efforts is Équiterre
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