Contemporary design and architecture magazine Azure, announces the opening of submissions to the 2019 AZ Awards. See below Azure’s official announcement and guidelines to submissions. Now in its ninth edition, the AZ Awards is a unique opportunity for those in the design and architecture community to receive the international exposure and acknowledgement that their exceptional work deserves. The annual… [Read More]
Le Soufflet by _naturehumaine
Designed by _naturehumaine, Le Soufflet consists in a complete transformation and extension of a commercial building on Beaubien Street in Montreal, Canada. Its composition transcribes both the superposition of the commercial uses, while reinterpreting the original two-storey base from which a new floor emerges. This one is characterized by a monolithic steel roof sitting on… [Read More]
Lalaya Design – Finding joy through an unexpected path
Imagine something unexpected changing the course of one person’s life in an instance. Something that negatively affects one’s life ends up transforming into a joyous new path of discovery. Hanae Baruchel and the creation of Lalaya Design demonstrates the parallels between the strength and fragility she has experienced in her own life, and the materials she… [Read More]
Coifferie Internationale by Parka
On the occasion of the opening of their second shop, the client has mandate Parka’s team to design the interior of the boutiques and their new branding. In order to highlight the hair product lines and to offer a unique experience to the customers, Parka has designed a concept where luxury and dynamism meet. By… [Read More]
De la Roche Residence by _naturehumaine
A couple with two young children wish to transform a duplex located in Rosemont-La-Petite-Patrie, Montreal, Canada into their principal family residence. Designed by _naturehumaine, the project consists in reorganizing the original portion of the house and enlarging it with an extension in the yard while preserving the façade on the street as required by the… [Read More]
The Super Quality Indian Snack Bar by David Dworkind
The owners of Cook Caravan, a small food business focused on catering tiffin packed recipes originating from all over Asia, had outgrown their small production kitchen and were ready to open a brick and mortar location. They approached the Montreal based architect David Dworkind with the idea of opening a “cool Indian restaurant” that would… [Read More]
La Binocle Residence by _naturehumaine
Perched on a mountain in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, Canada, the Crowhill cabin is based on its timelessness and minimalism concept. By its angular shape, the project aims to underline the beauty of the surrounding landscape. Designed by _naturehumaine, the project takes advantage of the rocky cape to anchor its raw concrete foundations, on… [Read More]
VICE Office by Martha Franco Architecture & Design
The Quebec head office for VICE, an edgy media outlet that was founded in Montreal, Canada, represents a return to roots for the company. The project is located in a former printing workshop full of history in Griffintown, an ex-industrial neighbourhood. Given this setting, Martha Franco Architecture & Design, partnering with Roker construction, aimed to… [Read More]
The Transformation of Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel, as Seen by its Designers
Working closely with owner Ivanhoé Cambridge and operator Fairmont Hotels, Sid Lee Architecture crafted a vision for the hotel’s repositioning, and developed architecture and interior design concepts to make it happen. The project was executed by the architectural consortium of Sid Lee Architecture | Architecture49, with general contractor Pomerleau. We designed the renewed hotel experience… [Read More]
Falafel Yoni by David Dworkind
Falafel Yoni is nestled in the heart of Montreal’s trendy Mile-End neighbourhood. The city’s zoning regulated that the restaurant’s capacity be limited to 12 seats, which led to David Dworkind coming up with the design of a generous curved bar with a diner feel. Since falafel is eaten with the hands, a sculptural wash basin… [Read More]
