Located on an Ontario island formed by the erection of a dam in close proximity, this artificial and entirely manshaped landscape offered living conditons that made it barely inhabitable. The project was developed as a labyrinth to provide spaces with a direct relationship to the sky, horizon and wind.It rises up by delineating the interior/exterior … Continued

Over a half-century old, this cottage is undergoing a major facelift. It is the object of an elegant renovation that, while sensitive to the original architecture, represents an open and modern intervention. The external wall of the kitchen and dining room is now almost entirely open onto the landscape, thanks to abundant fenestration. The interior … Continued

This sales office was designed to showcase the Victoria sur le Parc residential tower by developer Broccolini. Surrounded by curtain walls on three sides, it is a pavilion bathed in light. Its interior is designed to convey the sense of grandeur associated with the project. An extra-high ceiling; noble materials such as marble and wood … Continued

This booth for Cabico was first presented at the KBIS 2018 trade show in Orlando, Florida, where it garnered the award for best medium-size booth. Surrounded by a partition made of translucent fabric, the space culminates with a central volume composed of elements evoking a mountain of kitchen cabinets, the manufacturer’s flagshift product. Though the … Continued

Always preferring a harmonious integration into the neighbourhood for each of its stores, rather than imposing itself in any given location, the famous brand has found the perfect design for its location in Little Burgundy, near the easternmost extremity of the Lachine Canal, paying homage to the borough’s heyday as a jazz hub in the … Continued

An original design for a singular concept: an upscale bicycle shop with repair/tune-up facilities laid out in a race-track configuration that serves as a sporty showcase for products. The superb execution divides the space in three: the tune-up zone, illuminated by the bay window that looks out on the street and the walk-in clientele; the … Continued

The Centre Laval’s Avril health food supermarket caters to North Shore customers, inviting them on a sensory grocery shopping experience. Ædifica designed a space where authenticity and quality produce are the main highlights. The customer experience includes different elements recalling the origin of the produce and producers, while providing insight into local, organic and responsible … Continued

Centura’s new Quebec City showroom is designed to showcase collections and offer quality customer service. Coarchitecture and Centura Design Marketing used strategies to transform the showroom into a museum-like space, offering an uncluttered path upon which products can be discovered. This minimalist approach led to sober and robust furniture design. Simple and pure shapes showcase … Continued

Called upon to renovate the common spaces of the CSN headquarters’ extension project, BGLA and NEUF architect(e)s chose wood, concrete, glass and steel to express and highlight the expertise of Quebec industries, represented by the organization. The concept aims at enhancing quality of life for users by bettering shared space experiences. At the heart of … Continued

The perfect balance between wood, concrete, aluminum and a living garden makes for an ingenious composition in every regard, right down to the lighting scheme and the fixed furnishings. Through thorough research and skillful mastery of materials, the complete transformation of a former jewelry shop into a restaurant with a Japanese sensibility has produced a … Continued