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

La Héronnière was designed according to the principles of upcycling, or reusing or recycling waste to create an object of value through the artist’s poetic intervention. The clients were a young family with two children, who wanted a house that would represent their values and desire to live in a natural setting, in harmony and … Continued

A brother and sister, both athletes, share this apartment that occupies the two top storeys of a Montreal building. The floor separating the two levels was removed, creating a wide-open space containing large, brightly lit common areas offering great freedom of movement. Two large boxes,adorned with unfinished plywood panels, each containing a bedroom and a … Continued

Like a mountain goat perched on a hillside, the house is anchored on a steep slope at the forest’s edge. To merge this project into the landscape, the designer adapted its shape to the ground and did not exceed two floors. The house takes form in several volumes, each of which houses a distinct function … Continued

The winner of three awards this year, Taktik Design perfectly exemplifies a firm that successfully combines creativity, social utility and a multidisciplinary approach, as evidenced in the Academy Sainte-Anne project. Distinctive for both its bilingual environment and its academic program, the school hired this design firm to create a flagship school that would offer children … Continued

Entering this housing unit is like entering a vividly coloured living environment of geometric units. where functionality is expressed as pure form. The spatial organization is characterized by sculptural, functional shapes, which break down traditional, confining closures and create a spatial openness for everyday living spaces. Walls and modules are designed like furnishings. Finished in … Continued

It was incumbent upon us to underscore the revival of the Casino de Montréal, a project that spanned several years, and to take a look back and offer tribute to everyone involved in this undertaking. The consortium of MENKÈS SHOONER DAGENAIS LETOURNEUX ARCHITECTES / PROVENCHER_ROY ARCHITECTES were responsible for the major retrofit of the Casino … Continued

An updated style for a modern 1970’s home Built on a lot that originally looked onto the mountain in an Outremont neighbourhood, this multi-coloured rubblestone and wood house progressively lost much of the light that came through its windows due to adjacent residential property development. The goal of the renovation, therefore, was to increase the … Continued