Canadian firm Studio Practice has redesigned the interior of an apartment located in the iconic Habitat 67, designed by Moshe Safdie in 1967. Located in Montreal, Canada, the apartment building has remained to this day a landmark, recognizable for its unique design. The building features stacked apartments that allow each tenant to have a one-of-a-kind… [Read More]
Jean de Lessard brings Feng Shui into Montreal pharmacy
Known for his bold and whimsical spaces, Jean de Lessard designs a pharmacy that steps out of the norm through fun aesthetics and feng shui principles. Located in Quartier DIX30, on the outskirts of Montreal, the Uniprix pharmacy challenges accepted notions. We wanted the space to reflect the human side of the profession, that it becomes… [Read More]
Caisse Desjardins Sainte-Foy by Hatem+D Architecture
Multidisciplinary firm Hatem+D has collaborated with Coarchitecture in the design of the first floors of the new Caisse Desjardins de Sainte-Foy. Remaining true to the Desjardins brands, the design incorporates green into all signage alongside wide open spaces, wood and a neutral colour palette. The waiting areas for customer service offer plenty of natural light… [Read More]
Kyle Megill launches the SAU Clock on Kickstarter
After the successful launch of his first project the “H-Chair” at the Interior Design Show (IDS14) in Toronto, multidisciplinary designer Kyle Megill is now launching a clock designed to connect you with raw natural materials. Named SAU after the Norwegian word for ‘sheep’, SAU is a new concept of an old-age ritual that connects people… [Read More]
Lausanne House by Hatem+D
Multidisciplinary firm Hatem+D has renovated a bungalow in Québec City, Canada to fit the client’s lifestyle. Besides the addition of a complete new floor and garage, the facade received a complete new look. Hatem+D‘s redesign takes advantage of the surrounding landscape and stunning views, by opening the living space to the outdoors. The dining room and kitchen… [Read More]
Saul-Bellow Library by Chevalier Morales Architectes
Firm Chevalier Morales Architectes transformed the old Lachine Borough library in Montreal, Canada, into a 21st century state of the art facility. Winning an architectural competition in 2011, the architects were asked to expand, redesign and bring to compliance the library, dating back to 1974. The new building does not only meet today’s needs and… [Read More]
867 De Bougainville apartment by Bourgeois / Lechasseur Architects
Bourgeois / Lechasseur Architects have remodelled a ground floor apartment in a building dating back to 1924. Located in Quebec City, Canada, the space was transformed to allow better functionality. The linear layout of the interior allows for more natural light and an open concept environment. Discovered in the demolition phase, the brick wall was… [Read More]
2nd edition of Circuit Index-Design coming soon in Montreal
The second edition of Circuit Index-Design will take place on the 16th and 17th of September, in Montreal, Canada. The two day event is aimed at design professionals and offers a series of conferences and events across the city. A unique occasion to learn and celebrate design. Take a look below at the official information… [Read More]
Barsa Taberna by +tongtong
Multi-disciplinary studio +tongtong has designed Barsa Taberna, a Spanish-inspired tapas restaurant in downtown Toronto that evokes the intimacy and vibrancy of Barcelona. Both the client and the designer John Tong have spent a considerable amount of time in Gaudí’s city, and shared the excitement of capturing that energy in the creation of Barsa. An intimate yet full… [Read More]
Student housing tells its history through photoengraved façade
Architecture firm KANVA has designed a student housing building that reveals its history through a stunning photoengraved facade. Located on a small vacant lot in Montreal, near McGill University, the building features an impressive facade of concrete panels that reveal still images from Thomas Edison’s 1901 film: Montreal Fire Department on Runners. The Edison Residence, named… [Read More]
