Rethinking commercial design for a post-pandemic world
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Project
Montréal’s Planning Guide for Resilient Retail: Rethinking commercial design for a post-pandemic world is the result of “COVIDesign,” an applied, multidisciplinary research project that brought together over 20 hand-picked experts under the supervision of Architecture Without Borders Québec.
The guide examines planning and service design for retail stores, restaurants and grocery stores from the perspective of resilience and mitigation of the pandemic’s economic, social and environmental impacts. It is intended for anyone wanting to make informed business-design decisions to implement enduring, high-quality, attractive and effective solutions that go beyond any temporary health adaptations. It is a must-read before taking any action.
The guide identifies functional, esthetic and digital improvements that help make a business more appealing and engaging for both customers and staff, either in a post-pandemic setting or in the face of other, similar waves or threats. It contains useful references for obtaining assistance, support or professional advice.
Mission
In addition to being the first reference document on this issue for Montréal, UNESCO City of Design, it contributes to implementation of the Montréal 2030 Agenda for Quality and Exemplarity in Design and Architecture.
C O N T A C T
Patrick Marmen
E: designmontreal@montreal.ca
F U R T H E R I N F O R M A T I O N
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