The Cosmos café in Quebec City has become something of an institution, and in 2015, it opened a fourth location in the Lebourneuf district of the city. With an investment in the order of $3.8 million, the Cosmos LB9 includes a huge 174-seat terrace. Interior designer Nathalie Perron was given the challenge of creating an … Continued

This large terrace runs along the length of the house. In the middle is a bench seat, around which is arranged kitchen equipment, in the front, and a rectangular swimming pool, in the back. This central block of seating also functions as a storage unit. The pool benefits from full sunlight, and a canopy of … Continued

Dusting off his garden furniture that had been stored over winter, the idea for a long chair that was at once beautiful, practical and comfortable came to Stéphane Leathead. A few sketches later, and the Exocet was born. Not bad for a graphic artist who had never designed a piece of furniture in his life! … Continued

The aim of the renovation of the École Polytechnique de Montréal’s Vitrine étudiante, or student zone, was to create a warm, convivial and distinctive space, and wood, naturally, emerged as a material by which to achieve this. It took form as an immense, wood structure, whose undulating shapes evoked a billowing sail and underscored the … Continued

The revitalization of the historic village of Val-Jalbert aims to enhance the architectural integration of the past and the present. This is why the hydroelectric plant, the focal point of the place, was developed as a touristic trail sheltered by a perforated wooden lath envelope. The wooden lath system not only allows the integration of … Continued

The architects wanted to avoid the ‘bunker’ look we see all too often in gyms. So they opted to organize the space around a central circulation area, open on two levels. The plan would allow abundant natural light to penetrate inside. In addition, this project stands out for its contribution to universal accessibility. For people … Continued

Situated adjacent to the Estimauville eco-neighbourhood, STGM’s new head office puts the focus on eco-friendly, architectural innovation.The building succeeds in offering an exceptional level of comfort to its occupants. The designers (STGM architectes and the interior design studio IDEA)used ingenious strategies to reach LEED-NC Platinum level, the highest in the internationally recognized LEED® green building … Continued

Adding an extension to the1865 Montmagny Courthouse heritage building presented a number of challenges. The goal was to respect the original volume and period features while allowing for contemporary architectural expression. The complexity of managing the relationships between the various spaces and the building’s heritage character imposed major constraints on the project. The need to … Continued

The Saint-Denys-du-Plateau church at 1100 Route de l’Église in Quebec City, which dates back to 1964, recently underwent a rehabilitation that saw it converted into a space that now houses theMonique-Corriveau Library. The unusual building looks like a massive tent inflated by the wind, which blends into the winter scenery. From the front, it appears … Continued

“Sanitized yet warm…”“A good choice of materials, well-equipped rooms with sober yet effective signage…” The jury was effusive in its praise of the Clinique D design project by architectural firm L. McComber.The role of light, an essential ingredient in many dermatological treatments, was the starting point for the project. The ceiling was exposed and room … Continued