With the Via collection, Lumenwerx is helping brighten the path for Montreal commuters, as the REM begins to take shape.
Montreal’s Réseau express métropolitain (REM) is reshaping regional transportation through a network designed to connect communities and simplify travel across the metropolitan area. Developed by CDPQ Infra, the 67-kilometre network is planned to include 26 stations, with connections to existing metro, train, and bus services.
The stations share a consistent architectural language, combining glass, wood, and clean linear forms to create welcoming, easily navigable environments. Working with the project architects and designers, Lumenwerx developed a lighting solution based on the Via collection, selected for its adaptability to different architectural conditions and lighting requirements.
Via 4 luminaires provide the flexibility needed across concourses, platforms, and circulation areas. Available with direct, indirect, direct/indirect, and asymmetric distributions, the collection accommodates varying illumination requirements while maintaining visual consistency throughout the stations.
With low Unified Glare Rating (UGR) options, Via 4 supports visual comfort and clarity in spaces where orientation and movement are essential. Its restrained linear profile integrates with the stations’ geometry, complementing the warmth of the architectural materials without competing for attention.
Throughout the REM, lighting contributes to a coherent passenger experience, supporting wayfinding, visual comfort, and architectural continuity across the network.
