To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, Veteran Affairs Canada opened a new permanent centre in Vimy, France, to educate visitors on the contributions that Canadians made during the First World War. Smith + Andersen provided mechanical and electrical consulting services on the visitor centre.

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In order to keep the ceiling clean for aesthetic purposes, our mechanical team designed the ductwork to run under the floor. The team also designed /coordinated the mechanical systems to be situated on the second floor, keeping the main floor completely open for exhibition space.

Our electrical team provided specialty, high-efficiency LED lighting to highlight the exhibits. Floor receptacles and power systems were designed with flexibility in mind to facilitate various exhibition set-ups.

Our team also engaged in a collaborative process with the local on-the-ground team in France responsible for building out the facility. Smith + Andersen set the overall designs to Canadian standards, but also supported the French team with adapting the mechanical and electrical systems to connect to local utilities.