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Firm Project - Desjardins Bherer
By : Desjardins Bherer
GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN 19th edition
Distinctions
Discipline : Firms & Studios
Categories : Firm of the Year / Small (≈ 1 — 10) : Gold certification
Founded in 1986 by interior designer René Desjardins, the firm Desjardins Bherer has established itself over the decades as a reference in high-end interior design, renowned for the rigor of its approach, the coherence of its vision, and the longevity of its achievements. Winner of several prestigious awards, including the Pierre-Pagé awards and recognition by APDIQ for his entire career, the founder laid the foundations of a practice where excellence, attention to detail, and timelessness are inseparable.
In 2013, the firm's management was taken over by Marc Bherer, illustrating a true model of business succession. After several years of close collaboration with the founder, he ensures the continuity of the firm's DNA while instilling a contemporary and evolving vision, allowing the company to remain at the forefront of the discipline.
Under his leadership, the firm consolidates its reputation on both local and international scales, with numerous award-winning projects in Montreal (Grands Prix du design, APDIQ Excellence awards), as well as in Paris (DNA Paris Awards), London (SBID Design Awards) and in various international markets. This recognition reflects the firm's ability to combine contextual sensitivity, technical excellence, and creativity, regardless of the scale or nature of the projects.
One of the pillars of Desjardins Bherer lies in the loyalty and stability of its team, with some members having been with the firm for over twenty years. This human continuity fosters a culture of deep collaboration, high mastery of processes, and consistency in the quality of deliverables.
The firm's practice is also distinguished by its great adaptability, ranging from classic residential projects to contemporary interventions, from small-scale mandates to large-scale achievements. This versatility is accompanied by a constant requirement: to create timeless, durable, and profoundly coherent spaces, capable of withstanding time without losing their relevance.
Finally, Marc Bherer actively contributes to the discipline through his involvement in several professional juries, including the APPQ (Association des paysagistes professionnels du Québec), the IDC (Interior Designers of Canada) and the IDIBC (Interior Designers Institute of British Columbia), as well as his participation in the Circle of Angels committee at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. These commitments demonstrate a constant desire to contribute to the evolution and influence of interior design.
As a whole, the firm is defined by a balanced combination of heritage and innovation, continuity and renewal, driven by a sustainable vision of design where quality, accuracy, and timelessness remain at the heart of every project.
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