UpperKut communications agency

Upperkut, a young communications agency, based in Montreal, Canada, takes up residence in the basement of a fully operational church, the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church, in Montreal. The issue posed therefore was how to design the space without compromising the dynamic and fun character of the agency, and without altering the ceilings and other acoustic components of the building? Montreal-based designer, Jean de Lessard, solved the problem by relying heavily on color and large-scale graphics that echo Uppercut’s website. The 380-square-meter space was divided into four areas: president’s office, project managers’ area, studio and multi-function room. The result is a colorful, functional space with a slightly scruffy feel that reiterate the vibes of both Upperkut and church-basement life.