The mission statement of Six Point Un founders is touching. “We want to offer a design that resembles us; a design that reflects our own identity: our culture and our environment”, says Jeremy Couture. Claudia Després adds: “We believe that the local development aspect is crucial. Therefore, we chose to work with local people and … Continued

A unique flotilla, sailing through a park on the southern bank of the Saint Lawrence River; mainsails are hoisted, piercing through the mist. Bench Sail was created by Les Ateliers Guyon, for the city of Verchères, to honor those who founded this small town on the water; where the memories of ancestors remain, along with … Continued

The owners of this century-old Eastern Townships farmhouse wished to enjoy the panoramic view of the rolling hills. In collaboration with Thellend Fortin architectes, they undertook the expansion and renovation of their home. Grafted to the old building in the shape of a gallery, the extension follows a horizontal line that respects the structure’s original … Continued

La Fabrique 125, located in the heart of the Chabanel district, is historically known to be where Montreal fashion all began. HUMÀ design + architecture found this heritage inspiring for the transformation of an industrial building into a residential community. The enlarged hallways that expose the cement structure along with the completely unveiled columns preserve … Continued

Established since 1976, Boutik Suisse features collections of urban clothing for men and women. Looking to undertake major renovations and to renew their image, the business called upon the expertise of Hatem+D Architecture. The guidelines for the development of the project were to highlight the wood elements present in the boutique, and remove its divisions. … Continued

Dikini studio is a collaboration between Philippe Carreau and Eugénie Manseau. Sharing an equal interest in household and urban objects, the duo aspires to beautify and improve life in public spaces. Dimanche (Sunday) is line they dreamt up for the 30th anniversary of Équiparc, a Quebec manufacturer of urban furniture; it makes reference to the … Continued

Winner of the Objects and Accessories Award in the Product Design category, NanukNano is a case with a gripe handle offered in three sizes and five colors. Designed to carry small personal belongings in extreme outdoor conditions, it is intended for adventurous customers. It was conceived by Meteore Design at the request of Plasticase: a … Continued

Providing a meaningful alternative to disposable containers, Trudeau Corporation won the honors for the Sustainable Development Award in the Industrial Design category with Fuel Solution Lunch, a collection of compact products. Trudeau manufactured an original range of containers, bottles, and bags to encourage responsible consumption at lunchtime. Fuel products have been designed with the aim … Continued

The orthogonal form of this chair, a heptagon, to be precise, displays a skillful use of geometry. The Hanging Chair is reminiscent of Art Deco, with its symmetry, angular size and triangular shape. The tonal contrast of the materials, a black finish steel frame combined with a tan leather seat, also acts as a reminder … Continued

The Concetti design team was keen to eliminate the technical components weighing down on the typical appearance of the display case, and thus reinvented its functioning and shape by developing an innovative glass anchorage system and opening method. By moving the swivel from the opening, it becomes possible to glue the back of the glass … Continued