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Rooted in the language of traditional farm architecture, Timbertop is a contemporary retreat conceived as a weekend home for an active family of five. Perched on a hilltop clearing, the residence offers sweeping views of southwestern Ontario’s Niagara Escarpment and its iconic terrain of undulating farmland and forested ridges. The 200-acre property is almost entirely woodland and home to deer, porcupines, and wild turkeys. Privately owned and carefully managed, the land is crisscrossed only by footpaths and UTV trails that wind through dense pines and mature maple groves. Félix Michaud Félix Michaud Félix Michaud The home’s gabled form draws on the region’s agrarian typologies, includi... More

The puppetry and object theatre company Les Sages Fous specializes in innovative theatrical forms and plays a significant role in the cultural landscape of Trois-Rivières. In quest of a workspace that would inspire their poetic creativity, the troupe set out to transform the Saint-James Church into their artistic home. This distinctive venue in Quebec, dedicated to puppetry and fantasy, is deeply rooted in the cultural fabric of Trois-Rivières, illuminating the boldness of imagination. Chevalier Morales Chevalier Morales The project embodies a collective commitment to supporting local cultural initiatives and revealing the uniqueness of local ideas. The renovation of Saint-James Church and its presbytery has created... More

The MIL Campus is a high-end rental apartment project located on the site of the former Canadian Pacific Railway yard in Montreal’s New Outremont neighborhood. Situated within the University of Montreal’s (UdeM) campus, the design of the different buildings enhances the sense of connection to the academic landscape, while offering residents easy access to nearby parks, bike paths, and the Outremont and Acadie metro stations. Chevalier Morales Chevalier Morales Chevalier Morales Chevalier Morales Spanning over 700 units across three six-story buildings, the MIL project caters to students seeking proximity to their university, as well as professionals and retirees who prefer to avoid the responsibilities of ho... 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

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital celebrates the completion of its historic Bloorview Research Institute (BRI) expansion with the unveiling of its newly constructed, 11,000-square-foot research tower. Through its new facilities, equipment and talent, the BRI is now home to the largest concentration of pediatric disability research in the world. This critical milestone leads to ground-breaking discoveries that will enhance the quality of life for children and youth with disabilities and developmental differences – about 400,000 in Canada and millions worldwide. Tom Arban Tom Arban The expansion of the BRI’s enterprise increases its potential to generate an even more significant impact and ultimately lead t... More

Mars House is a project that was sparked by the shifting demands brought on by the pandemic.  It was meticulously designed to cater to a small family's evolving needs, while offering a tranquil retreat from the bustle of urban life. Nanne Springer Caption At the exterior, Mars house is composed of a series of interlocking volumes, with the upper storeys set back to provide a gentle transition from street level.  Clad in rhythmically patterned black metal, the façade is accentuated by warm wood siding and porcelain slabs. Caption Caption The unique split level layout (driven by the requirement for a basketball court with 18 foot ceilings) is a series of dynamic yet cohesive spaces, each designated for a... More