Built in 1912, the Ritz-Carlton Montreal is the oldest of the prestigious hotel chain. Despite its undeniable heritage qualities and classic elegance, the time had come to modernize the hotel to the taste of a contemporary clientele. The firm Provencher Roy + Associés Architectes therefore remodeled the existing 130 rooms and suites, renovated common areas, … Continued

A turn-of-the-century church, occupying a busy stretch on St-Denis Street, has found a new vocation: body worship. The team from TBA / Thomas Balaban Architecte who had carte blanche for the design of spa Le Saint- Jude, has once more eschewed symbolic pitfalls while retaining the building’s heritage. The structure’s height allows for a play … Continued

Originally designed as ephemeral constructions for Expo 67, the former France and Quebec pavilions never cease to amaze by their longevity. True architectural Phoenix, these atypical volumes have been housing the Montreal Casino since the 1990’s. In order to live up to the sense of wonder it has been creating for so many years, the … Continued

Thirty white beds, carefully arranged, stand out against the gray gravel of an abandoned lot. Some are reduced to their most basic form: a white rectangle; others are adorned with embellishments. The overall impression is quasi abstract – but not quite: the object’s evocative power gives life to a peculiar scenery. The bed, a private … Continued

In the design of Pollo Rotiseria Moderna restaurant, Dimarco Ferrao Design wanted above all to reflect the personality and talents of the chef. Thereby, the team created a comfortable, contemporary and masculine concept, using natural, recycled and reclaimed materials. Playing on the reinterpretation of codes specific to this type of establishment, designers instilled a sense … Continued

Twenty years ago in Brossard, three large trees in the middle of a vast field became the meeting point for a group of young people. Inspired by the novelistic story of this friendship, Mile Public House located in Quartier Dix30 is an urban pub inhabited by a quaint charm. Upon arrival, the facade sets the … Continued

As part of the Olympic Park’s recovery plan, the former Montreal Expos boutique has been transformed into a café with a social vocation. Called Station In Vivo, this cooperative benefits both visitors and the neighboring community. During the execution of the Café en économie sociale project, the firm Cardin Ramirez Julien wanted above all to … Continued

Boutique 5av wanted to reinvent itself to highlight its 25 years of business. After a lifetime on the south side of Avenue Laurier, the store moved across to the north side. The boutique might have changed location, but it retains the same values: elegance and pleasure. The firm Christian Bélanger Design focused on the clothing … Continued

From the outset, La Maison Simons on Europa Boulevard in West Edmonton Mall can be distinguished by its exterior cladding made of titanium blades. This material was selected for its richness and for the way it captures light. The titanium slats were turned 180 degrees and installed at different angles giving visitors an array of … Continued

Les 5 Saisons, the well-known gourmet food market located on Greene Street reopens with an entirely new concept, where architecture and design are completely subservient to its epicurean customers and sophisticated palates. Les 5 Saisons design is sure to impress even the finest connoisseurs, thanks to the space layout divided into distinct “boutiques”, noble materials … Continued