3. Our Approach Our
to retail services
Sid Lee Architecture’s retail design practice is rapidly emerging Our retail services include:
on the international scene thanks to fresh and insightful
new points of view on commercial spaces. Our approach is
uniquely marketing driven: connecting business requirements • Retail concept development
and consumer insights with marketing and talk value built - Strategic planning
right into the retail concept itself. Beyond form and function, - Conceptualization of creative vision
real differentiation is created when retail services are infused
with strong brand messages. Our goal is to embed retail - Elaboration of brand story at retail
experiences with rich brand narratives that consumers will - Master planning/programming
use to fuel word of mouth. • Prototype development
- Schematic design
- Visual programming
- Furniture development
- Prototype assessments
• Retail concept rollout
- Construction drawings
- Scheduling and budgeting
- Electromechanical engineering and planning
- Millwork plans
- Site assessment and supervision
- Coordination of suppliers
4. Who Our
WE ARE AGENCY MODEL
• Established in 1993 In addition to retail design, Sid Lee offers a flexible model
• 550 professionals that draws a thread through the full spectrum of consumer-
brand touchpoints, above and beyond other agencies.
• teliers in Amsterdam, Montreal, Paris, Toronto and Austin
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• lients in more than 16 cities around the world
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• Entrepreneurial and independent
• Multicultural and multilingual Interactive
• Partner owned and managed and Social Media
Technology Marketing
• Agency of the year 2009, 2010 2011 – Marketing Magazine Solutions
• Worldwide agency of the year finalist 2009 – Ad Age
Mobile Branded
Marketing Content
Brand
strategy
Retail Emergent
Account Brand
Interior Architecture
Design management monitoring
Traditional
Activity
planning
Events
Brand Identity
Activation
Direct
Advertising
Marketing
5. Bota Bota
- Spa on water -
Located at the foot of McGill Street in the Old Port of Montreal, Bota Bota is the new name given to
a ferryboat that used to link Sorel and Berthier in the 1950’s and that’s been renovated into a floating
Scandinavian spa. The spa immerses visitors in a multisensory world directly inspired by the aquatic
environment and the rich history of the ship and her surroundings.
6. Project Name: Bota Bota Date: 2010 Budget: $8,000,000
Client: Daniel Émond type: Cultural Institutional Status: Completed
Location: Quays of the Old Port of Montreal Scope: 3150 m2
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8. videotron Flagship Store
- Retail space -
The Videotron flagship store was the launching pad for the company’s new mobility services.
This experience marks the coming together of the various services offered by Videotron, taken to a new
level by video and interactivity in store. Our main objective was to pique the interest of potential customers
through the use of new, dynamic channels designed to immerse customers in Videotron’s products.
9. Project Name: Videotron Flagship Store Date: 2010 Budget: $4,500,000
Client: Videotron type: Retail Status: Completed
Location: Montreal Scope: 700 m2
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12. MüVBOX
- Catering -
Fast food and good food rarely meet. That changes with a mobile outlet for fast food, refined.
Built from a recycled shipping container, MUVBOX is an urban dining experience offering
lobster and other Quebec specialties.
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13. Project Name: Pop-Up Dining Date: 2009 Budget: $0.1 M
Client: M uvbox TYPE: Retail Status: Completed
Location: Old Port of Montreal Scope: 200 sq. ft.
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14. Red Bull Amsterdam
- Offices -
The office. The workshop. The racetrack. The skate park. The studio. Where we go to be stimulated should
always be a place that gives more than it takes, fulfills more than it drains. Welcome to the Red Bull HQ,
where stimulation can be found everywhere. This is a space to experience, to talk about and
to communicate the Red Bull message. A place to do things better and faster.
15. Project Name: Red Bull Headquarters Date: 2010-2011 Budget: n/a
Client: Red Bull type: Office Status: In construction
Location: Amsterdam Scope: n/a
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17. Maison radio-Canada
- Institutional -
In 2011, Société Radio-Canada asked Sid Lee Architecture to reimagine the 800 linear feet of Corridor
A at the Maison de Radio-Canada. By way of immersive spaces and interactive experiences, the project
succeeded in showcasing the multiple facets of the Maison, stirring up a renewed sense of enthusiasm
in visitors. (Photo credits : Stéphane Brügger)
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18. Project Name: Radio-Canada Date: 2010-2011 Budget: n/a
Client: Maison Radio-Canada type: Institutionnal Status: Completed
Location: Montreal Scope:
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19. one drop
- Offices -
The idea behind the newly redesigned One Drop offices has roots in the foundation’s mission. As
the organization’s main focus, water plays a central role in the chosen concept: a blue universe home
to mosaics and images that showcase the organization’s daily efforts and where its vision can be
seen and felt the second one walks through the door.
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20. Project Name: One Drop Date: December 2011 Budget: +/- 300 000$
Client: One Drop type: Office Status: Completed
Location: Montreal Scope: +/- 10 300 pi.ca
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21. ajax experience
- Cultural, museum -
Tasked with creating an original destination to showcase Amsterdam’s legendary football team AFC
Ajax, Sid Lee Architecture designed The House of Ajax. Located in the heart of Amsterdam’s
Rembrandtplein, it is an emotional and immersive museum journey that celebrates the legendary
sports franchise, immersing visitors in the club’s unique philosophy, culture and history.
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22. nom du projet : House of Ajax Date : 2010-2011 Budget : n/a
Client : Ajax AFC Catégorie : Retail Statut : Completed
Lieu : Amsterdam Envergure : n/d
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24. SAQ signature
- Retail space -
SAQ was looking to create a distinctive experience for its higher-end store concept
called SAQ Signature. By integrating craftsmanship and innovative use of design and materials,
Sid Lee created a space that appeals to the needs and values of the store’s patrons.
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26. SAQ
- Mural -
Wishing to express its new image and its new way of thinking, the SAQ called on Sid Lee to redesign Project Name: SaQ Mural Date: n/a Budget: n/a
the mural in the lobby of their head office. Their social and commercial values are cleverly integrated Client: SAQ Type: Retail Status: Completed
into the design thanks to an inspired graphic approach featuring a bottle icon. Location: Montreal Scope: n/a
IN COLLABORATION WITH æDIFICA
27. SAQ
- Retail space -
Wine is intimidating. Making the right choice is difficult. We redesigned Quebec’s wine Project Name: SaQ Selection Date: 2007 Budget: n/a
and spirits outlets to make choice easier. Consumers agreed as same-store sales grew by an Client: SAQ Type: Retail Status: Completed
astonishing 64% virtually overnight. Location: Laval Scope: 762 m2
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28. Stylexchange
- Retail space -
Sid Lee created this new store concept to heighten Stylexchange’s position as Canada’s cutting-edge
cult fashion boutique. True to the brand, this store feels like an innovative fashion playground.
30. attraction médias
- Offices -
This project consisted in creating an office space that would house the six divisions of Attraction Media
Group. Our biggest challenge was to regroup the various divisions under one roof without dissipating
their respective identities. We came up with a clever city metaphor, which saw the office transform into a
small-scale metropolis, complete with neighbourhoods, plazas, streets and perspectives.
31. Project Name: Attraction Media Date: 2010 Budget: n/a
Client: Attraction Media TYPE: Office Status: Completed
Location: Montreal Scope: 6600 m2
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33. atelier ADIDAS
- Retail space -
We recently unveiled a new retail store concept for adidas Originals in New York and Berlin.
A model so successful that it’s set to launch worldwide, the atelier encourages discovery
and self-expression—the essence of originality.
IN COLLABORATION WITH æDIFICA
34. Project Name: adidas Store Date: February 2008 Budget: n/a
Client: adidas Type: Retail Status: Completed
Location: New York and Berlin Scope: 353 m2
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36. ADIDAS Your World
- Retail space -
Spring break means escape. Your World by adidas takes you there in style. Created to launch Project Name: adidas Store Date: February 2007 Budget: n/a
adidas’ Spring Break Collection, the experience existed in select Finish line stores Client: adidas Type: Retail Status: Completed
and served the remaining 700 stores online. Location: Tampa Bay, Chicago, Los Angeles Scope: n/a
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37. adidas SLVR
- Retail space -
adidas needed a retail concept to tangibly bring their SLVR brand to life. Project Name: SLVR Store Concept Date: 2009 Budget: n/a
Sid Lee created a store experience that is the intersection of street life and high fashion, Client: adidas Type: Retail Status: Completed
with different facets of design that combine activeness and style. Location: SOHO, NY Scope: 185 m2
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38. simons
- Storefront Window -
Simons mandated Sid Lee to create a storefront window showcasing an artistic fashion intervention. Project Name: Simons Window Date: 2010 Budget: n/a
Combining LED screens, blow-ups and different types of material, Flowers for Ana takes us into a Client: Simons type: Retail Status: Completed
universe in constant evolution thanks to the screens and fall and spring versions of the window. Location: Quebec Scope: n/a
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39. casinoS de montréal
- Recreational -
Gaming today is much more than just the game—it’s also the scene. That underlying
understanding has informed our design of the Montreal Casino’s poker room
and the Casino Privilèges Loyalty Club lobbies.
IN COLLABORATION WITH æDIFICA
40. Project Name: Poker Room Date: 2008 Budget: n/a
Client: Société des Casinos du Québec TYPE: Cultural Institutional Status: Completed
Location: Montreal Scope: 922 m2
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41. Quebec’s Casinos
- Recreational -
Having witnessed the inspiring transformation of Quebec’s Casinos customer relationship program Project Name: Casino Privilèges Date: 2008 Budget: n/a
at the hands of Sid Lee, Casino Privilèges took its turn in the makeover chair. The result: a brand Client: Société des Casinos du Québec TYPE: Cultural Institutional Status: Completed
image that reflects the ultimate in exclusivity, inspiring pride and a sense of belonging in all members. Location: Montreal Scope: n/a
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42. stylesense
- Retail space -
We all know how women feel about shoes! Sid Lee created a store experience that reflects the passion Project Name: Stylesense Date: 2008 Budget: n/a
and excitement that women feel about shoe shopping. The look and layout accentuates the fun, Client: Winners Merchants International TYPE: Retail Status: Completed
with strategically placed editorial content to connect with consumers. Location: Toronto Scope: n/a
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43. functionalab
- Retail space -
Functionalab is a revolutionary new brand in nutri-cosmetics. To ensure no aspect would be forgotten
in building the brand, Functionalab partnered with Sid Lee on an equity basis. Functionalab recently
launched at Henri Bendel on 5th Avenue in New York.
44. Project Name: Store-in-Store Date: 2009 Budget: $0.2 M
Client: Functionalab TYPE: Retail Status: Completed
Location: New York Scope: Store-in-Store
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45. BriteSmile
- Dental Spa -
Going to the dentist is a drag. We felt that we could create a dental care experience Project Name: BriteSmile Date: 2005 Budget: n/a
that puts patients at ease. Sid Lee’s iconic design forms the backbone of this American dental spa that Client: n/a TYPE: Retail Status: Completed
takes patients to heart. Location: n/a Scope: 162-260 m2
IN COLLABORATION WITH æDIFICA
46. CONTACT Information
Ateliers: Montreal
75 Queen Street, Suite 1400
Montreal, Quebec
H3C 2N6
Canada
Phone: +1 514-282-2200
Amsterdam
Gerard Doustraat 72
1072 VV Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Phone: +31 (0) 206 623030
Paris
12 rue du Sentier
75 002 Paris
France
Phone: +33 (1) 44 88 83 90
Toronto
36 Distillery Lane
Suite 500
Toronto, Ontario
M5A 3C4
Canada
Tél. : +1 416-421-4200
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