The perfect balance between wood, concrete, aluminum and a living garden makes for an ingenious composition in every regard, right down to the lighting scheme and the fixed furnishings. Through thorough research and skillful mastery of materials, the complete transformation of a former jewelry shop into a restaurant with a Japanese sensibility has produced a … Continued

Timeless and sophisticated, Old Montreal’s Monarque, designed by Alain Carle Architecte, remains true to the intrinsic quality of the building, while ensuring coherence and harmony. Hosting a bar, a bistro and a dining room with a kitchen view, Monarque has undeniable warmth and soul. Materials are simple and durable, such as the marble floor’s fan-shaped … Continued

Toronto Pearson, Canada’s busiest airport, now hosts the YYZ Signature Suite, exclusive for Air Canada international business travelers. Its thought-out organic elements break the linearity of the design with creativity and refinement. The team wanted to create a high-end experience. As we enter, the maple wood coverings add serenity and elegance. Splendid wooden panels lead … Continued

A sophisticated immersion into a microcosm of Chinatown, in Laval. The restaurant’s doors open onto a fascinating universe. A mosaic of ambiances invites the visitor to engage in a variety of experiences tinged with exoticism. With an impressive total floor area of 10,000 sqft, each zone has been thought out with care and refinement. A small … Continued

For this project, the PERRON architectural and interior design studio felt it fundamental that design intentions be clear and a reflection of its client’s passion. In addition, the Montreal firm wanted the Little-Italy-based Louise bakery to offer its visitors and consumers a client experience that stimulated the senses, making them want to come back. To … Continued

For Bipède, the design of this coffee shop, located in the foyer of the Deloitte Tower, adjacent to the Windsor train station and the Bell Center, represented a definite challenge. The business needed to be elegantly integrated into this high-end downtown Montreal space and meet the lessor’s high æsthetic and technical standards. Through the skilful … Continued

Inspired by Montreal’s history and fuelled by its energy, the downtown Monville Hotel, designed by ACDF Architecture, is both sophisticated and comfortable, while displaying a truly local visual signature. The successful and calculated design captures the essence of Montreal’s flair to create a welcoming place for international guests and a greeting card from Montreal. The … Continued

A Sid Lee Architecture project, W Montreal’s EWOW 1001 Suite showcases Montreal’s avant-garde vibe throughout its history. The dining and bar set-ups are inspired by Habitat 67’s deconstructed shapes, while the dense geometric suspended light that reigns above the bed is reminiscent of the biosphere. The Villa-Maria metro station can be seen in the choice … Continued

The iconic and sophisticated Montreal Executive Golf Pavilion, designed by Architecture49, leaves no one indifferent in the face of its breathtaking harmony with nature and strong geometric rigour. The cross-laminated timber roofing floats above the practice field, sharing its luscious curves. Its abundant windows favour continuity amongst interior and exterior spaces and create a place … Continued

Years of digging under Montreal’s ground culminated in Ici a été fondé Montréal, the new permanent exhibit at the Pointe-à-Callière museum, located right above the digging grounds of the city’s remnants. Designed by Daily tous les jours, who worked on it for two years, in close collaboration with architects Dan Hanganu and Michel Dallaire, archeologists … Continued