Édifice RCA

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In 2009, RCA Victor’s former factory, one of Montreal’s most fascinating industrial buildings, was bought by a new group. This group, who already own and manage an impressive realty portfolio, have a particular interest in heritage properties. In fact, Georges Coulombe, one of the new owners, is renowned in Montreal for his redevelopment of historical buildings and has received several prestigious awards for this accomplishments. Mr. Coulombe and his associates have now joined forces for a new challenge: the re-development of the historically symbolic RCA Edifice.

After its completion in 1920, the Berliner factory, later to become RCA Victor, dominated the borough’s skyline because of his avant-garde architecture and its innovative materials. The factory was actually one of Montreal’s first cement-structured buildings—a genuine revolution in construction at that time. Today, its continuing presence in the landscape not only pays tribute to the Berliner gramophone and the Victor Talking Machine, but also serves as a reminder of RCA Victor’s vast contribution throughout the decades to the world of music.

Apart from its historical significance, the RCA Edifice has an ideal location in Montreal. It is near the business district, the public transit and the Atwater exit to the highway, which is beside the junction of highways 15 and 720. Furthermore, its close proximity to the future site of the new McGill hospital, makes it a strategic location for the establishment of any company.

The building’s distinctive U-shaped architecture provides a large array of commercial lofts of various sizes, each featuring large windows and lots of natural lighting. High ceilings, cement floors with columns, and numerous bay windows make for a stimulating and creative environment. This building’s history, architecture and convenient location make the RCA Edifice a unique business location in Montreal.