Smith Vigeant Architects, along with Ubisoft’s team of designers, created new offices for the video game company in the Mile-End. We readily notice the focus on colours. Interaction between colours, electrical lights, daylight and plants, combined with decompartmentalization, have really vitalized the space. In addition, the flooring allows light to be reflected, which also contributes … Continued

Resulting from material explorations following a reflection on textile arts, tectonics and architectural cladding, these Simons storefronts contribute to the development of the brand’s consistent visual iden- tity. On a simple volume measurement with clean lines consisting of an envelope made of concrete panels, rich textures are drawn, like the stitches of a knit. From … Continued

Welcome to Hochelaga’s Maneki, where the greatest Asian cultural stereotypes contrast with each other in a fun way. On a budget: a charming and unpretentious restaurant. Neon lights and pop songs detonate from the traditional Asian courses and posters of celebrities, creating a trendy atmosphere full of eclectic cultural references. The use of electric blue … Continued

This is the new Sushibox, redesigned and improved. With a modest budget, the designers have created an environment and a simple, elegant, refined, almost Nordic atmosphere. The challenge was met by focusing on a strong element that will become the centrepiece of the layouts: the repetition of wooden slats. Moreover, from the counter, you can … Continued

The National Holocaust Monument was designed to be an exper- iment rather than an educational exhibition. The subtle balance between severe, oppressive architecture and the sky’s comforting presence, in a landscape that is both arid and airy, contributes to its finesse, allowing room for contemplation and reflection. Hard, without being austere, the jury appreciated the … Continued

Familiar objects deserve to be refined because they are part of the daily routine. This is the idea behind Maison Milan’s reinvented knife. Innovation begins with the distinctive assembly of new materials. A solid walnut blade marks out the tool first. Easy to handle, it skilfully cuts vegetables, without threatening the fingers. Attached to the … Continued

The striking performances in speed skating are played in the finest details. The reinvention of the skating boot so that it is more adapted, lighter and easier to use is quite of a revolution. A carbon fibre monocoque replaces traditional materials. A removable heel, a new way to put on the skate, allows the boot … Continued

The spherical casings created by Lemay in collaboration with Morelli Designers and the city of Montreal give Frédéric-Back Park the appearance of an imaginary world. They shelter methane gas wells punctuating this completely reinvented site: once a quarry, then a landfill, it is now a constantly evolving park that gives back to the citizens. Original … Continued

Meet Flynn by Eureka Lighting: a familiar and formal lighting fixture, with a design reminding us of the hanging lights that were used in old factories in the 20th century. Its impressive-and-straight-lined aluminum lampshade hides a thermoformed acrylic reflector with generous and delicate curves. At the heart of the reflector, a powerful LED source seems … Continued

Designed for the summer 2017 collection of Mobilier De Gaspé, Bent is a functional outdoor bench demonstrating smooth lines. It is made of laser-cut steel, on which a powder coating type of paint has been added for better weather resistance. Characterized by three parts to be assembled, Bent allows for minimal interventions during production, since … Continued