This residential project has been imagined with an intention to be integrated with the landscape and the site. Designed by Quebec-based architecture firm Parka for a young and dynamic family, the project emerges both inside and outside, creating spaces for living in nature. The garden-level backyard and the large breakthroughs looking out on the surrounding… [Read More]
DIALOG Designs ‘CapCalm’, a Zen Office Space for Capcom’s Vancouver Head Quarters
DIALOG’s ‘CapCalm’ design is a mature expression of Capcom’s business – past, present and future – it reflects a considerate understanding of a creative’s needs and the psychology of contemporary workplace design. In May 2017, DIALOG’s Vancouver interior design team turned video game office design on its head with Capcom’s new location for its Canadian… [Read More]
Jean de Lessard designs a warm and eclectic Rasoï – A sumptuous and exuberant India
Created by the interior designer Jean de Lessard, the new Indian fusion restaurant Rasoï, located in Saint-Henri, Montréal, is a true heightened sum of sensations. I wanted to recreate through shapes how I perceived the colours and flavours of the Indian cuisine while I was in London, a few months before I was commissioned to… [Read More]
François-René project by Maître Carré & Architecture Open Form
Developer Maître Carré and Architecture Open Form have proposed a new contemporary residential project in Montreal’s Rosemont-Petite-Patrie neighbourhood. The François-René project uses a fresh approach, and beyond aesthetics it is the first real estate project certified Novoclimat 2.0. From Maître Carré: The François-René project, on Châteaubriand Avenue in Montreal’s Rosemont-Petite-Patrie neighbourhood, boasts six exceptional, thoroughly contemporary residences. Montreal… [Read More]
Du Tour Residence by Architecture Open Form
Architecture Open Form has transformed a residence from the 60s into a contemporary oasis. The minimalist interior and natural colour palette complemented the details characteristic to the original building. A large exterior terrace that houses a kitchen, dining area, spa and relaxation space connects the interior with the surrounding landscape. From Architecture Open Form: The… [Read More]
Univers Nuface by ADHOC Architects
ADHOC Architects used colors, textures and materials to create a unique experience for the Univers NuFace cosmetic care clinic. Inspired by the brand’s butterfly logo, the architects inserted into the space a microscopic texture of the butterfly’s wing. The abstract result creates a focal point and a unique interpretation that links back to the company’s branding. From ADHOC… [Read More]
Résidence au Bic by _naturehumaine
Montreal based architecture firm _naturehumaine has completed a small residence located in Québec, Canada. Contemporary stacked volumes and plenty of natural light create an open and airy interior space, overlooking the landscape. Wood cladding and pops of colours add a youthful element without overpowering the rest of the space. From _naturehumaine: In the Rimouski region,… [Read More]
IRIS CERAMICA presents the new contemporary graphic collection SYNC
Iris Ceramica has launched a new collection of indoor and outdoor wall and floor tiles. Named SYNC, the new collection offers several composition options thanks to the variety of sizes, colours and patterns. Warm and cold nuances, seven sizes and three surfaces – natural, lapped and outdoor – offer a creative and original approach to the… [Read More]
Maison de Chateaubriand by Anik Péloquin architecte
Once a train stationmaster, this Montreal home fits perfectly into the surrounding landscape and environment. Anik Péloquin architecte has completely transformed the building into a contemporary home that takes advantage of the abundance of vegetation on a location that was once dominated by railroad tracks. Large floor to ceiling windows and a vibrant interior complement the… [Read More]
Holy Cross House by TBA / Thomas Balaban Architecte
Featuring a contemporary facade clad in shiny aluminum, this Montreal home conceals a three-tiered internal courtyard that lets light funnel through the entire house. Designed by Thomas Balaban Architecte in a post-war veteran neighbourhood, the house stands out of the norm without conflicting with the surrounding architecture. From TBA / Thomas Balaban Architecte: Located in the… [Read More]