The Montreal Star from Montreal, Quebec, Canada • 111

I 1 I I li THE MONTREAL STAR WEDNESDAY AUGUST 7 IMS 23A Concept of Les Galeries Anjou Because each la a major attraction the traffic begins to move toward them and thus tions all year round And there is no traffic when crossing streets to hinder movement or splash the shopper or Housed above past the merchants in between Ideally a perfect flow of shop pers is spread evenly he added has anchors" To attract people from the centre square or court down the arteries or malls anchors in the form of Eaton on the east end Simpsons on the west end Steinberg and Dominion groceries on the north and a pharmacy cinema and restaurant on the south side have been used chltecture in Bucharest Rumania and did post graduate work at the Sorbonne in Paris the building plan resembles the development of an ordinary town with a little square in the centre and main artery streets coming from it a miniature town without a residential he explained with something differ- that the whole of SL Catherine will eventually be covered over and traffic taken off the street between Guy and Bleury to allow exactly the Idea of the enclosed malL Future shopping complexes as well he feels will bo bulk on more than one level The large land space at Lei Galeries d'Anjou be commented allows both perking space and retail apace to be Increased when it will be needed Both Eaton and Simp sons have provision to expand upwards while the south mall can be extended to provide room for more stores If Lea Galeries Anjou were there to do again it would not be built the same way according to a spokesman for the firm of architects responsible for the IB million building plus the surrounding area never repeat a concept but try to keep evolving new quipped John Kry-ton a partner in the architectural firm ofGreenspoon Freedlander Plachta and Kry-ton The company which is more than 30 years old also was responsible for the CIL structure Westmount Square Place Victoria the Board of Trade Building and the Terminal Tower in Montreal Air conditioning and heating systems in the complex are housed parallel to the malls above the stores and each duct can serve two or three stores The mechanics are thus separated from everyday activity in their own second floor gallery On the real second floor besides the administration offices there is office space for businesses to rent plus a large auditorium complete with stage for rental to the public for receptions or meetings Also on two levels are the two main retail outlets Eaton and Simpsons Because of the circumstances in anenclosed shopping complex Mr Kryton believes that not only is the future for them but New complex facts stated On the outside a combination of brick and concrete waa used effectively but there was no emphasis placed on one door as a main entrance Instead the complex welcomes people from all sides through six doorways was no design emphasis on the Mr Kryton noted on the inside where it should be We aa arch! tecta haven't looked for much color because we want the shop to make Itself as conspicuous as possible tried to create an atmosphere The atmosphere created is me of a boulevard with lighting standards along the rides for which dear bowls and bulbs were used to give the effect of the old gas lights Award winners Side by ride The' firm of architects ss well as being responsible for the main project and subdivisions looked after the design of several of the Individual stores including the rival grocery outlets which stand ride by side separated only by a few col umns Compliments of VIP0ND AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS It is as well the recipient of first structural steel design award in 1964 sponsored by the Department of Industry and the National Design Council for professional services in the construction of CIL House the Massey Medal for Architectural Excellence in 1967 a triennial award sponsored by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (Place Victoria) and the Design Canada concrete awards program 1967 sponsored by the Federal Department of Industry and The Portland Cement Association (Place Victoria) The original design for the Anjou shopping complex came from Victor Gruen Associates of California but the main work was done by the Montreal firm LOCATTON: In Ville Anjou at the inter section of Metropolitan boulevard and Mon tee SI Leonard bounded by Metropolitan boulevard on the north Montee SL Leonard on the east and boulevard Lea Galeries Anjou on the west LAND AREA: Approximately 65 acres plus additional land for future development BUILDING AREA: In excess of 800000 square feet in the first stage CONSTRUCTION COST: $16000000 PARKING: Surface parking for approxi mately 4500 in the first stage STORES: 85 sines and kiosks DEPARTMENT STORES: Simpsons and Eaton with 180- 000 and 150000 square feet of space for each respectively with room for future expansion DEPT STORE Dupuis Dupuis Pour BOUTIQUES: Elle Holt Renfrew and Ogilvy SUPERMARKETS: Steinberg's United and Do minion Stores CINEMA: Famous Players movie house with accommodation for 722 Lie 295 Lnbrosso Avo Point Cloiro PQ' Tel: 695-1032 Hidden lighting During the day skylights furnish the main lighting along the corridors with help from hidden lighting in coves The flooring is kept to a light cream and rust color pattern which in accompaniment with plants provides the main use of color in the public areas To' assure a minimum amount of noise acoustic tiles were used for the ceiling tried to create an attrac- tive atmosphere to make people feel they can walk inside without feeling said Mr Kryton who believes the future is on foe side of enclosed shopping complexes has ideal shopping condt Best Wishes from KRAUS ASSOCIATES CONSULTING ENGINEERS CIVIL STRUCTURAL FOUNDATION ENQINEERINC SPECIAL STRUCTURES 1255 LAIRD BLVD MOUNT ROYAL 731-2797 Continued oa Next Page Although the architects were engaged in the fall of 1966 actual construction work did not begin until the spring of 1967 It met with the projected completion date May 1968 Still more work However there was still Inside work to do The interior queen were divided expressly to meet space requirements were a number of changes" Mr Kryton admitted can show you one working drawing with about 56 As a whole he commented job ran extremely smooth There were no difficulties in construction" As a matter of fact the complex is set to withstand earthquakes Because Montreal area isclasslfiedasthe worst CHILDREN'S WEAR SPECIALTY STORE IN CANADA earthquake zone in Canada for Council the National Research the construction took this into account with I a a a 1 steel bracings designed to withstand earth tremors Resembles town Our 15th Branch NOW in the fabulous les Galeries d'Anjou Besides being secure against earthquakes according to Mr Kryton who is an honors graduate from the Academy of Ar- Stiff pMn by Paul TaNMw Shopping Is a pleasure fat a beautiful atmosphere in foe EAST MAIL near EATON'S OPENING TOMORROW MORNING 930 AM Our largest and most modern Branch offers a vast selection of Tap BRAND NAME FASHIONS from INFANTS to TEENS Convenient shopping with PERSONALIZED ATTENTION UNSURPASSABLE VALUES plus MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE 1 -r OPENING SPECIALS FOB INFANTS SLEEPERS Stretch "VUVA" Terry Sites Mr I iReg39S 237 poll BOYS JIRSIYS Qeelity Cattae Femevs Inrti Sites fe ta leg te SS Sises Ste 14 Reg 494 FO Permanent press SCHOOL BLOUSES Siam 4 fe ta te 14 Ueg Sleeves Reg -SO 297 Short Sleeves Sag 297 167 227 COTTON DRESSIS Pie Ml Stripes Plelsi Sites 4 te ta Specially Priced Sises te 1 Spec telly Priced LONG PANTS Wanted Reyes A Weal Fabrics Breed Neew Ovality Sises 4 tell Reg 99S Imported Knit LEGOINO Ovality DIAION" Halts Reg 14es 997 597 797 347 STRETCH NYLON SLIMS RAINCOATS Isbberised Waterproof Cotton Sises 4 to 4x SegSet Sites te 14 Sag 494 1 00 Weal DUFFLE COATS Detachable Heed Style Sises 4 ta Ox Reg 1994 1497 Sites lie 11 Rag 1191 1597 Reg 19S 97 317 397 Pleh and Blve Large X-lrg LEOTARDS Vi PRICE! 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