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
A departure from tradition and architectural inventiveness Located in a working-class neighbourhood on the southwest part of the island, this house with its very nearly blind natural aluminum frontage is surprising at first glance. Built on a very narrow strip of land, this residence, built by the team at T B A / Thomas Balaban … Continued
Avant-garde meets classicism in this five-storey residence, in which space becomes the backdrop to an exceptional collection of artwork, ranging from a Claude Tousignant canvas to a Jean-Robert Drouillard sculpture. The staircase in the entrance hall sets the tone as soon as you walk in. Its art deco features are enhanced by the silvery grey … Continued
Le 205: A project of winning proportions Two awards, no less, for Atelier Moderno’s “Le 205” project: Kitchen and Bathroom. It was the project as a whole that appealed to the jury, who applauded the intelligent use of volumes and proportions in this minimalist design, created in the shell of a 1950s building that was … Continued
Le 205: A project of winning proportions Two awards, no less, for Atelier Moderno’s “Le 205” project: Kitchen and Bathroom. It was the project as a whole that appealed to the jury, who applauded the intelligent use of volumes and proportions in this minimalist design, created in the shell of a 1950s building that was … Continued
The staging of a model condo Built in 1913 by Northern Electric, the Nordelec is a remarkable example of early 20th-century industrial architecture. HUMÀ design + architecture drew their inspiration from the building’s spatial and historical dimensions in designing this one-of-a-kind model apartment. Located in the building’s former boiler room, the new sales office for … Continued
A modest terrace connects to the majesty of nature On the flank of a mountain overlooking Lake Heron in the Laurentians, this house is quite literally built under a roof terrace that gives the project its name. The initial idea was to create a great plateau from where the inhabitants could enjoy the incredible view … Continued
Nothing is more complicated than making it simple The design for the à la Folie bakery, formerly the Maison du macaron, by Atelier Moderno + Anne Sophie Goneau, completely throws the concept of the traditional pastry shop out of the window. Its sophisticated look and the quality of its elements give full prominence to the … Continued
To celebrate the company’s 45 years of existence, the owners of Boutique Penelope wanted to not only expand their Place Ste-Foy business in Quebec City but also refresh its brand image through a new store design. The goal was to create a flow between the various spaces while preserving the existing display cases. Hatem+D Architecture … Continued
A souvenir from Montreal An efficient strategy, clear signage, an international look complemented by identifying Canadian elements: these are the qualities that caught the jury’s eye in the redesign project for the Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport’s duty free store. Immediately upon entering, you notice a transition zone that clearly delineates the space. The entirely … Continued