MXMA Architecture & Design has completed the renovation project of the Prince Philip house, a typical 1960s house that had already been enhanced by a contemporary addition. The fundamental challenge of this project was to combine the architectural styles of two distinct eras to produce an ensemble that was harmonious, elegant, and well-integrated with its […] More
ACDF Architecture was commissioned by american video game publisher 2K to design its Montreal office. 2K wanted an office that stood out in Montreal, a hotspot for gaming firms. As a point of departure, ACDF experimented with dimensions, sightlines, and a monochromatic color scheme while drawing inspiration from mid-century domestic architecture. Over the course of […] More
Matière Première Architecture and its affiliated construction company, Nu Drom have completed the renovation project of a 3-season cottage in Estrie, Canada. Using a simple brief that honored the A-frame typology while emphasizing an ecological approach, the architects created a series of spaces that promote the cottage’s juxtaposition with the water while optimizing the available space for […] More
ProvencherRoy and Yelle Maillé were commissioned by the Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur-de-Montréal (HSCM) to design an extension that would blend in with the existing historic building while providing state-of-the-art medical facilities. An integrated trauma center, a mother-child unit, endoscopy and cardiology departments, as well as a medical device reprocessing unit, are all located in the new […] More
DKA has recently completed works on this stunning private residence in Terrebone, Canada. The home is built and tailored to the lifestyle of a young couple and their two children while yet honoring the history of the location and drawing inspiration from the vernacular language of the agricultural landscape. The architectural style and material choices […] More
1628 designed the S-Pace 1628 project located a few steps from Lake Memphremagog in Magog. The building was designed to contain both the leaders’ homes and the offices of an architectural firm. All the volumes are united by a thin, sculptural, and continuous roof that covers the structure like a plan. This roof offers the […] More
Atelier L’Abri has recently completed works on Le Relais Boréale, a gathering place for beer enthusiasts in Montreal’s Mile-Ex area. Les Brasseurs du Nord, one of Quebec’s original microbreweries, is returning home after 35 years since it produced its first Boréale beers there. They hired the L’Abri team, just a few streets away, to develop […] More
ENFORM Architects in association with Lemay designed 600 Princess is a one-of-a-kind project that combines high comfort with a zero-carbon design. With huge climate-positive objectives, it shows the future zero-carbon and urban development possibilities in Ontarian cities’ living environments. With this project, Podium Developments is aiming to be at the forefront of future urban sustainability […] More
The National Film Board, or NFB, is undergoing a significant transformation as it outfits its studios and offices inside Îlot Balmoral, the iconic, bright-red structure next to the Quartier des Spectacles. The NFB is located on the first level, which has a window that is accessible to the public to promote more interaction with residents […] More
Atelier L’Abri designed this stunning chalet outside of the village of Morin-Heights, Quebec for a family of four. The house allows its occupants to escape from the city to enjoy the calm of nature. The building’s design language is influenced by Austrian Alpine architecture, which also provided the idea for the project’s name. The snowy […] More
L’Empreinte Design Architecture has recently completed its latest residential project in Morin-Heights, Canada – La Cadrée Perchée. The project enables ongoing engagement with the outdoors through a residence that reflects light and frames a wild, renewing, and inspiring environment. This achievement, as a manifestation of synergy with nature, illustrates the benefits of architecture on the […] More
Canadian architecture studio ACDF Architecture has recently completed works on the Apple Tree House, a family retreat in Quebec’s Lanaudière area. The single-story glass residence on a secluded land surrounded by lush boreal forest exemplifies ACDF’s sensitive architectural approach to developing human relationships with nature. The family desired a modern home that would increase their connectivity with […] More