The Lemay architecture firm has designed a second showroom for the office furniture brand Artopex. After unveiling its Old Montreal shop in 2013, Artopex opened this showroom, located in a 370-square-metre space in the trendy Saint-Roch neighbourhood of Quebec City.Lemay was mandated with developing the interior concept to showcase the company’s products while enhancing the … Continued

The architecture for the new La Maison Simons location in Gatineau by LEMAYMICHAUD features pure shapes. The design concept for both the interior and exterior is inspired by fabric.A textured, iconic Prince of Wales pattern, highlighted with threads of the Simons green, is carved into the facade of precast white concrete. Inside, it might have … Continued

This design, with its layout that is as fascinating as it is radical, is a completely new and refreshing take on the traditional pharmacy. Wanting to reflect the human side of the profession to make the pharmacy an empathetic place, the designer organized the space in such a way as to promote harmony and a … Continued

The collaboration between the KANVA design firm and the men’s fashion brand Frank & Oak is a beautiful example of a meeting of elegant minds. The renowned clothing company retained this team of architects, which, for the last 10 years, has been creating spaces that have a narrative and that are markers of the city’s … Continued

Designing a fish shop was a first for Jean de Lessard, designers créatifs. But this firm was thrilled to take on this fanciful project, which awakens a childlike sense of curiosity and discovery. Referencing Jules Verne’s adventure novel Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, the designers created a modern setting. Creating a vibrant and colourful … Continued

This project’s major strength is that it is almost entirely made out of the same basic material: black, 4 ft. x 8 ft. melamine panels. Determined by the project’s bare-bones budget, this strategy was used to great effect by the architect. The goal was to create a temporary environment to display clothing and fashion accessories. … Continued

s it a container? A billboard? A model home? This sales office is all that and more. To make sure the project name and model interior of the Brickfields condo tower really stood out, the designers had the idea to raise it on pylons. Its presence is striking. At night, against the light emanating from … Continued

The bathroom in the Bank residence designed by Atelier Moderno is a place of serenity and refinement. The architectural firm’s signature aesthetic can be found here in its mastery of integration between object and space, and the almost quasi-philosophical sensitivity to the lifestyle of its clients it brings to every project. The space envelops us … Continued

The inventive integration of storage features into the decor without compromising on functionality is what swayed the jury in Anne Sophie Goneau’s sleek, aesthetic kitchen makeover. The designer’s stamp is revealed in the space’s straight, clean lines, ambiguity of spatial boundaries, and modern elegance. Concealing the usual kitchen clutter and confusion is a block of … Continued

The Chic au Naturel project is a radical departure from your traditional country cottage. In this complete redesign of a 1950s building, Desjardins Bherer opted for a natural, monochromatic interior that exudes both discreet, luxurious rusticity and up-to-the-minute design. From the entrance of this neutral-toned space, the transparent wine cellar and brightly coloured bar act … Continued