Inside the Trainee Residence, a solid structure sets a minimalist tone with large, simple spaces conducive to communal living. Outside, the pure volumes evoke the vernacular architecture of the region. The building consists of two wings that form a natural separation between the diurnal and nocturnal spaces, with the juncture between them serving as an … Continued

An admirably executed exercise in style, where excess and exuberance meets minimalism in what is the architect’s signature. The challenge was to shatter conventional patterns of domesticity while satisfying the practical, utilitarian needs of everyday life and creating a working environment that allows the musician to focus. The result is an ingenious and masterly concealment … Continued

Located on an Ontario island formed by the erection of a dam in close proximity, this artificial and entirely manshaped landscape offered living conditons that made it barely inhabitable. The project was developed as a labyrinth to provide spaces with a direct relationship to the sky, horizon and wind.It rises up by delineating the interior/exterior … Continued

Over a half-century old, this cottage is undergoing a major facelift. It is the object of an elegant renovation that, while sensitive to the original architecture, represents an open and modern intervention. The external wall of the kitchen and dining room is now almost entirely open onto the landscape, thanks to abundant fenestration. The interior … Continued

This sales office was designed to showcase the Victoria sur le Parc residential tower by developer Broccolini. Surrounded by curtain walls on three sides, it is a pavilion bathed in light. Its interior is designed to convey the sense of grandeur associated with the project. An extra-high ceiling; noble materials such as marble and wood … Continued

This booth for Cabico was first presented at the KBIS 2018 trade show in Orlando, Florida, where it garnered the award for best medium-size booth. Surrounded by a partition made of translucent fabric, the space culminates with a central volume composed of elements evoking a mountain of kitchen cabinets, the manufacturer’s flagshift product. Though the … Continued

Always preferring a harmonious integration into the neighbourhood for each of its stores, rather than imposing itself in any given location, the famous brand has found the perfect design for its location in Little Burgundy, near the easternmost extremity of the Lachine Canal, paying homage to the borough’s heyday as a jazz hub in the … Continued

An original design for a singular concept: an upscale bicycle shop with repair/tune-up facilities laid out in a race-track configuration that serves as a sporty showcase for products. The superb execution divides the space in three: the tune-up zone, illuminated by the bay window that looks out on the street and the walk-in clientele; the … Continued

The Centre Laval’s Avril health food supermarket caters to North Shore customers, inviting them on a sensory grocery shopping experience. Ædifica designed a space where authenticity and quality produce are the main highlights. The customer experience includes different elements recalling the origin of the produce and producers, while providing insight into local, organic and responsible … Continued

Centura’s new Quebec City showroom is designed to showcase collections and offer quality customer service. Coarchitecture and Centura Design Marketing used strategies to transform the showroom into a museum-like space, offering an uncluttered path upon which products can be discovered. This minimalist approach led to sober and robust furniture design. Simple and pure shapes showcase … Continued