Company Overview

Who we are: AEdifica is a multidisciplinary practice tailored to deliver creative, strategic, and integrated solutions for the built and visual environments of organizations driven by excellence in a world of emerging opportunities.

What we do: At AEdifica we like to put ourselves in our clients shoes. We think its the right way to set project goals and objectives. This is why weve become multiple problem solvers across complementary fields of expertise, providing support at every stage and for every aspect of projects that define the 2D, 3D, and virtual environments of our clients. AEdifica works in a fully computerized and networked environment and makes use of electronic communications and in- house video conferencing to bridge geographical boundaries and maintain quality communication links with its client base.

Architecture: Since it was established in 1979, AEdifica has taken an integrated approach to the built environment. Today, an extended offer is provided by its staff of architects, engineers, interior designers, graphic artists and technicians. The firms services combine creative design, technical expertise and project management, applied to all projects regardless of size. The firm is recognized as a leader in the field of green architecture.

Retail Design: Since 1985, AEdifica has helped North-American retailers launch over 75 new retail concepts and more than 4000 stores on the American and Canadian marketplace. As a result of this, a strategic network of contacts with key players in the building, fixturing and real estate industry is constantly being updated, tailored and put to good use for the benefit and business success of our clients. From single stores to extensive roll-out programs, services are adapted to help companies get to where they want to go, at the speed and budget that works for them. Within a complex world of new opportunities, competitive pressure, consumer shifts, and new technologies, AEdificas mission remains simple: to be partners in success.

Visual Communications: At AEdifica, we believe that the retail environment is one of the most important tools for managing and leveraging the brand. This is why we develop designs in support of branding strategies, creating signage, graphics and the physical environment with a strong and consistent store image in mind. Our value added services extend to the virtual environment, providing our clients with internet strategies with high visual impact, sharpening their competitive edge as they shape the visitors perception of the brand.

Office Environments: In addition to user needs studies and the programming and planning of spaces, AEdifica applies its expertise related to the management of corporate identity in its office design strategies. The personality of an enterprise, its culture and its positioning in the market become key points of reference permitting the calibration of the space to the clients image. Parallel to this, the firms expertise in architecture and engineering gives it the capacity to offer fully integrated services.

Engineering: AEdificas engineering team brings together over 21 engineers, designers, and technicians, based in both Montreal and St. Louis, Missouri. They work closely together and draw from a diverse talent base to provide solutions that are client focused, responding to needs and expectations from the beginning of the project and as it evolves. Since 1995, the firm has delivered integrated and strategic engineering services (mechanical, (HVAC), electrical, fire protection, plumbing, and civil work) for over 1500 projects on the North-American market. They are registered in 49 U. S. States as well as in Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick.

Awards:

1996Jarry Park Tennis Center, Montreal, Quebec Mention - category Commercial Design in the Awards of Excellence Competition, sponsored by the Quebec Order of Architects.

1996Watch Station Kiosk, Dadeland Mall, Miami, FL First prize - category Kiosk in the 1996 Retail Store of The Year Design Competition, sponsored by Chain Store Age magazine.

1996Exe-X Store, Columbia Mall, Columbia, MD Honourable mention category Specialty Store under 5, 000 sq. ft. in the International Store Interior Design Competition, sponsored by the Institute of Store Planners and VM & SD magazine.

1997Powerful Stuff Store, BCE Place, Toronto, Ont. First prize in category New Specialty Stores under 2, 000 sq. ft. in the 1998 Sadi Awards (Superior Achievement in Design and Imaging), sponsored by Shopping Centre World magazine.

1998Watch Station Store, Perimeter Mall, Atlanta, Georgia First place category Fixture Design in the Visual Image and Identity Competition, sponsored by VM & SD magazine.

1998Kids Kiosk, Great North Mall, Cleveland, Ohio Mention - category Kiosk in the International Store Interior Design Competition, sponsored by the Institute of Store Planners and VM & SD magazine.

1998Sunglass Hut International / Watch Station Side-by-Side Store, Coconut Grove, FL Mention - category Evolution and Refinement to Prototype Store in the International Store Interior Design Competition, sponsored by the Institute of Store Planners and VM & SD magazine.

1998Spot On Desk Lamp Good Design Competition - category 'Lighting', sponsored by the Chicago Athenaeum

1999TIPTOP Tailors Superstore, Trinity Common, Brampton, Ontario First Place - category Large Box Discount or Mass Merchant in the International Store Interior Design Competition, sponsored by the Institute of Store Planners and VM & SD magazine. (AEdifica in partnership with Archipole)

2000The Angus Industrial Mall, Montreal, Quebec Green Building Challenge 2000

2000Le 1000 de La Gauchetire, Montreal, Quebec Mention, category 'Commercial Design' in the Competition Slection intrieurs 2000 Sponsored by 'intrieurs magazine' and SIDIM (The Montreal International Interior Design Show)

2000Bell Canada Building Atrium, 87 Ontario West, Montreal, Quebec Prize of Excellence for Steel Construction, Commercial / Institutional Category, Canadian Insitute of Steel Construction, May 11, 2000

2000Locoshop Angus, Montreal, Quebec The Best of Canada, Canadian Interiors Magazine

2000Le 1000 de La Gauchetire, Montreal, Quebec Jurys Prize and Public Choice Prize, category 'Shopping Centers and Food Courts', Design Commerce Montral 2000 Sponsored by the city of Montreal, the IDSQ, and the OAQ

Associations et Affiliations:

The American Institute of Architects - Associate membership The Institute of Store Planners, New York Chapter - Associate membership Royal Architectural Institute of Canada The Quebec Order of Architects The Design Management Institute, Boston - Associate Membership Interior Designers Society of Quebec Interior Designers of Canada

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Additional Details

Legal Name: AEdifica Inc.

Number of Employees: 80

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Services

• Architectural Programming
• Architecture - Educational - Other
• Architecture - Feasibility Studies
• Architecture - Government
• Architecture - Industrial
• Architecture - Residential
• Architecture - Residential - Low Cost
• Architecture - Retail Store Planning

  Complete commercial design services for retail and restaurant projets on the American and International market.

• Engineering - Mechanical, Electrical
• Green Design

  Green architecture, LEED certification

• Industrial Design
• Interior Design - Office Environments
• Visual Communications

NAICS Categories

• 541310 Architectural Services

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