The architects wanted to avoid the ‘bunker’ look we see all too often in gyms. So they opted to organize the space around a central circulation area, open on two levels. The plan would allow abundant natural light to penetrate inside. In addition, this project stands out for its contribution to universal accessibility. For people … Continued

Situated adjacent to the Estimauville eco-neighbourhood, STGM’s new head office puts the focus on eco-friendly, architectural innovation.The building succeeds in offering an exceptional level of comfort to its occupants. The designers (STGM architectes and the interior design studio IDEA)used ingenious strategies to reach LEED-NC Platinum level, the highest in the internationally recognized LEED® green building … Continued

Adding an extension to the1865 Montmagny Courthouse heritage building presented a number of challenges. The goal was to respect the original volume and period features while allowing for contemporary architectural expression. The complexity of managing the relationships between the various spaces and the building’s heritage character imposed major constraints on the project. The need to … Continued

The Saint-Denys-du-Plateau church at 1100 Route de l’Église in Quebec City, which dates back to 1964, recently underwent a rehabilitation that saw it converted into a space that now houses theMonique-Corriveau Library. The unusual building looks like a massive tent inflated by the wind, which blends into the winter scenery. From the front, it appears … Continued

“Sanitized yet warm…”“A good choice of materials, well-equipped rooms with sober yet effective signage…” The jury was effusive in its praise of the Clinique D design project by architectural firm L. McComber.The role of light, an essential ingredient in many dermatological treatments, was the starting point for the project. The ceiling was exposed and room … Continued

Elderly patients in care facilities require special care. Taking a shower or a bath is an activity that often generates great stress for the most fragile residents. And if they have degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, the task is even more fraught. These considerations were front and centre in the refit of four new adapted … Continued

Being sick isn’t fun, especially if you’re a child. That fact was all it took for the firm selected to design the new Shriners Hospital for Children to decide to infuse the project with a touch of whimsy. The hospital is organized into eight areas, each featuring colours and attractions of a different region of … Continued

In2014, ACDF Architecture began work on repurposing the former Place Viger hotel and train station. Covering three floors, the space would house the offices of the startup software company Lightspeed. The initial objective was to give new life to this historic 19th-century building by retaining many of the original materials, including steel columns and girders, … Continued

The La Presse newsroom had been neglected since 2007. La Presse’s major shift to digital provided the impetus for a reinvention of this space. Spread over three levels, the vast newsroom features different interconnecting areas that can be used for a variety of activities. Each level—a partial storey that seems literally suspended in space—is surrounded … Continued

This marketing agency has a new owner, a new name—inspired by London, England’s Camden Town, a district renowned for its alternative scene—and, now, a new look to reflect its revamped identity. The mandate given to Inside Studio was clear: make it raw, binary, original, multifunctional and inviting. Located in the Mile End neighbourhood, the square … Continued