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E44 Laneway House is a first permanent home for a young couple and their cat. Within 700 square feet (65 square metres), the project responds to the habits and nuances of both human and feline occupants. By approaching the design from two points of view, the house explores interspecies co-existence: parallel yet distinct routines, privacy and autonomy within a compact footprint, and moments of shared occupation shaped with empathy and practicality. Though modest in size, the project is defined by a series of small, deliberate interventions that accumulate into a cohesive and holistic whole. Caption Architecturally, the house is conceived as a simple, modern urban cabin organized around a clear parti. Two volumes intersect at a stair:... More

 Faced with current environmental and economic challenges, renovation is emerging as an essential alternative to new construction. Maison du Ruisseau, transformed by Le local Design, embodies this eco-conscious approach. It proves that it is possible to renovate a space while preserving its history and treating the site with respect. James Brittain More than a simple aesthetic refresh, the Ruisseau project represents a true metamorphosis, guided by both a pragmatic and sensitive vision, where respect for the existing structure and adaptation to contemporary needs guided each intervention. Carried out with meticulous attention to detail, it has preserved the soul of the place while giving it a new lease on life. A bold but respec... More

Chevalier Morales is thrilled to announce that the Mont-Laurier Library project has received a Canadian Architect Award of Merit. These prestigious awards are presented annually, recognizing outstanding architectural achievements in areas such as conceptual, material, and procedural innovation; exemplary sustainability strategies; and support for social justice, reconciliation, equity, and inclusion. This peer recognition is of great importance for the firm’s collaborators, reaffirming the team's ongoing commitment to creating architecture that strives to innovate in how it engages with modern realities in both construction and design. Located in the heart of the Hautes-Laurentides, an area rich with trees and mountains, the Mont-Lau... More

Atelier L'Abri presents Maison Melba, a place of life, creation, and exchange designed in harmony with the landscape and rustic heritage of the Village of Frelighsburg, on a small Eastern Townships road leading to Vermont. Alex Lesage Alex Lesage Alex Lesage Anchored in preservation and sustainability, this unique architectural project tells a story: that of the sensitive and sustainable renovation of a rural building nestled in the heart of the meadows and orchards emblematic of this agricultural region of southern Quebec. Alex Lesage Alex Lesage Alex Lesage Embodying the new owner's values of sharing and hospitality, the former 1970s automobile garage has been transformed into a living space that is open to... More