The renovation of this historic building features Portaro® fire and acoustic solutions, ensuring superior comfort and safety for guests in the heart of the Canadian city.

Vicaima has been selected to equip the newly opened SonoLux Hotel in Montreal, Canada. Much more than a traditional accommodation, this visionary project by the Epik Collection redefines the hospitality experience by positioning itself as a fully immersive "art hotel". Situated at the historic 225 St-Jacques street, the SonoLux integrates Vicaima’s high-performance solutions across its 36 exclusive rooms, reinforcing the brand’s international footprint in highly differentiated, boutique hospitality ventures.

The SonoLux Hotel represents a meticulous architectural renovation that successfully harmonises the preservation of a historic legacy with a forward-thinking urban concept. Designed to make travel a stimulating and transformative experience, the hotel merges its private quarters with 10 dedicated exhibition spaces, a restaurant, and a subterranean venue.

As one of the leading European players in the design and production of interior doors, technical doors, frames, wardrobes, panels, and furniture pieces, Vicaima applied its expertise to meet the rigorous standards required by this sophisticated venture. The brand provided its renowned Portaro® solution—a versatile and fully integrated set comprising the door, frame, and accessories in a single piece—specifically tailored for the room entrances.

In a space where art is meant to be lived and a contemplative atmosphere is essential, ensuring the utmost safety and acoustic privacy for guests is a primary concern. For the room entrances of the SonoLux Hotel, the chosen solution was the Portaro® FR20 AC44dB. This highly specialised product offers a dual-performance capability, combining fire resistance of up to 20 minutes with exceptional acoustic insulation of up to 44 decibels.

This superior acoustic performance is particularly crucial in an art-centric retreat, ensuring that the tranquil, gallery-like environment extends into the private rooms, allowing guests to reflect and rest without urban disturbances. Furthermore, this solution has been strictly tested and certified under the UL10b fire test standard by accredited international laboratories, demonstrating Vicaima’s capacity to comply with rigorous North American safety regulations. The inclusion of high-quality factory-fitted hardware within the integrated system further ensures flawless operation, security, and long-term durability.

Beyond its technical prowess, the aesthetic integration of the doors was paramount in complementing the hotel’s highly curated interior design. The doors feature the Dekordor® 3D Honey Oak finish. Pleasing to the eye and the touch, this innovative textured finish stands out for its modern appearance and durable surface, perfectly emulating the authentic look and feel of natural wood. The Honey Oak tonality introduces a sense of warmth, elegance, and comfort, establishing a welcoming atmosphere that resonates with the hotel’s artistic and historic character, offering guests a seamless transition from the exhibition areas to their private sanctuaries.

The SonoLux Hotel project perfectly illustrates Vicaima’s capacity to deliver solutions that meet both the rigorous technical demands of the international hospitality sector and the specific aesthetic visions of unique architectural renovations. By integrating our Portaro® FR20 AC44dB solutions, we are providing a product that guarantees certified safety, superior acoustic comfort, and an elegant design, ultimately enhancing the immersive guest experience in a highly differentiated market.

Aligned with the growing global emphasis on environmentally responsible construction, the solutions supplied to the SonoLux Hotel carry the FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®) certification. This distinction guarantees that the materials used originate from responsibly managed forests, reflecting Vicaima’s robust ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategy and its ongoing commitment to promoting a more sustainable and circular construction industry.

The successful implementation of Vicaima’s products at the SonoLux Hotel in Montreal adds to the company’s extensive international portfolio, which encompasses luxury residential, hospitality, healthcare, and educational projects worldwide. This new milestone underscores the brand’s position as a preferred partner for architects, specifiers, and developers seeking reliable, innovative, and aesthetically pleasing interior solutions for tailor-made concepts.

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