Unique: that was the word that summed up the jury’s discussions of this project. Nestled on a wooded, hillside property in the Lanaudière region is an unusual cottage, an intriguing cubic structure whose dominant feature is a modular bench system. These modular bleacher-style units, which simultaneously serve as oversized furniture, bookshelves and structural elements, are … Continued

With its high-end Axent collection, Fleurco, a company that specializes in the design of shower doors and bathtubs, is raising the bar on bypass sliding shower doors. The company has developed a product line that introduces many technological innovations without compromising on ease of installation. Inspired by origami, the design features clean lines and sober, … Continued

Offered in turquoise, pistachio or lilac and gracefully curved like a dolphin’s back, this lovely new garlic press doesn’t require excessive hand power, as it’s designed to be used on a counter top, using the weight of the upper body to do the work. But it can also be picked up in the hand to … Continued

Alto Design was given a daunting challenge by the Danish ready-to-wear clothing chain Bestseller. They were asked to participate in the creation of a massive transparent screen for Bestseller’s Quebec stores. The fruit of a partnership with local companies Axis4Media and LSAV Technologies, the screen uses animation to highlight mannequins in the display behind the … Continued

On the bustling, popular square just in front of the Mont-Royal metro station, you’ll find the Banc-nana, a seating installation in the form of two giant bananas and one banana peel. More than just a theatrical installation, this zany yet functional sculpture not only provides people with a place to relax but gets them talking, … Continued

Boring and uncomfortable workspaces are a thing of the past. Alter-E-Go Solutions offers versatile, modular office furniture systems to create clean and appealing working environments for individual or group activities. Designed with the participation of industrial design consultant Alain Chevigny, the completely modular Office 5 line is made of wood, melamine and steel. And it … Continued

Real luxury isn’t ostentatious; it is in the details, in every line, in every articulation of a gracefully designed, finely crafted object. And while not glaring, it has a strong formal presence. Kastella’s C401 stool has all these qualities. This refined piece of furniture proclaims all the rich beauty of wood through its clean, sensual … Continued

One of the most universal archetypes, the circle has long inspired human imagination. With its harmonious shape and distinctive function, the Watson lighting fixture combines aesthetics and practicality in a highly successful industrial product. It is unlike most other decorative fixtures in that its light spectrum is powerful enough to be used in general lighting … Continued

It’s the intriguing look of this piece that first catches the eye. With its faceted surface, like a cut gem, this everyday pepper mill is imbued with the grace and refinement of an object you would reserve for special occasions. While it is crafted from Quebec black walnut and with a made-in-Denmark ceramic grinding mechanism, … Continued

In a world of increasingly diverse food trends and appetites, the Swip eating tool has been specifically designed with Asian, vegetarian and fusion foods in mind. A both practical and graceful utensil, it is an elegant compromise between a fork, a spoon and chopsticks. Designed to easily pick up small items or delicate morsels, and … Continued