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Le Diamant / in situ atelier d'architecture + Coarchitecture + Jacques Plante

Nana Dokua — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Located at the edge of Place d'Youville, in the heart of Québec City's cultural district, Le Diamant transforms the former YMCA, a Second Empire building constructed in 1879, into a multidisciplinary centre for theatrical creation and performance. Developed for Ex Machina, the project combines the preservation of the historic building with the insertion of a 625-seat multifunctional theatre, a creation studio and new public spaces.

La Seigneurie Funeral Home / ultralocal architectes

Hadir Al Koshta — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In late 2020, La Seigneurie Funeral Home approached ultralocal architects to undertake a major renovation and expansion of their building in the Beauport neighborhood of Québec City. The initial request was to double the existing floor area by adding a second level. However, early in the design process, our team proposed a different, more meaningful approach: to expand horizontally rather than vertically.

Transforming Row Houses: Heritage and Modernity in Montreal’s Historical Neighborhoods

Moises Carrasco — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Montreal, the second largest city in Canada is home to a wide array of heritage residential architecture, most of it dating to the 19th and early 20th-century. These are particularly abundant in some of its central neighborhoods like the Plateau Mont-Royal. Interestingly, their preservation is not accidental; it is the result of decades of advocacy by influential figures who recognized the value of the city's built environment, such as Phyllis Lambert and Blanche Lemco Van Ginkel. Efforts like theirs were instrumental in landmark preservation battles that helped to ensure current municipal support. Today, the city has implemented a set of comprehensive heritage protection laws designed to safeguard the integrity of the city's historic neighborhoods.

From Acapulco to Copenhagen: 8 Projects Exhibited at the Venice Biennale 2025 Reclaiming Existing Architecture for Regenerative Cities

Nour Fakharany — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

This curated selection of projects from the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale explores regeneration as a deliberate, intelligent process rooted in the specific conditions of a place. For decades, the Biennale has been a testing ground for architecture's most urgent ideas, allowing designers, researchers, and institutions to present visions that address evolving environmental, cultural, and social challenges. This year's projects reveal how regeneration, whether of an entire coastal city, a disused industrial site, or a neglected public space, requires more than replacing the old with the new. It calls for a precise reading of existing contexts, the preservation of embedded knowledge, and the careful integration of contemporary needs.

Promenade Samuel-De Champlain / Daoust Lestage Lizotte Stecker

Hadir Al Koshta — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 03:00:00 +0000

The recently concluded third phase of the Promenade Samuel-de Champlain, completed fifteen years after the inaugural phase, offers a continuation of the design language while evolving to provide distinct and enhanced visitor amenities. Previously a desolate expanse of highways and rail corridors along the St. Lawrence River, the area was an insurmountable barrier for the inhabitants of the city. The metamorphosis of the highway into an urban boulevard and the relocation of railway tracks unlocked approximately 150,000 square metres of land across 2.5 kilometers, creating an ideal canvas for a significant recreational and cultural project championing active mobility along the riverfront.

Atelier Matière Première – Nu Drom / Matière Première Architecture

Hana Abdel — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Matière Première Architecture is an architecture studio based in the Eastern Townships of Quebec. Closely partnered since 2016 with its sister company, Nu Drom, a construction firm, the two teams had long been seeking a permanent site to root their shared identity, one built on the seamless integration of design and construction. The opportunity to jointly acquire a site at the gateway of the town of Magog, alongside a third partner from the woodworking industry, marked the starting point of a foundational project. Two buildings were designed by Matière Première Architecture and constructed simultaneously by Nu Drom: one dedicated to artisanal production, and the other conceived as a space for work, reflection, and public engagement. While focusing here on the office building, both structures were envisioned as part of a unified architectural ensemble, coherent in both materiality and placement.

From Hospital to Medical Research Hub: How the Montreal Chest Institute Adapts to Modern Needs

Moises Carrasco — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000

With modern medicine, it may be difficult for many people today to imagine the devastation caused by Tuberculosis (TB) just about 100 years ago. Initially associated with insalubrious, overcrowded conditions, just in Canada it caused the death of approximately 8000 people annually in the late 19^th century. During this time, before more advanced treatments were discovered, prescriptions from doctors involved sunlight, fresh air, and rest. As a response, sanatoria were established. These were places where patients could be separated from the community to manage their disease. One testament to that legacy stands in the heart of Montreal: the former Royal Edward Laurentian Institute, later known as the Montreal Chest Institute. Born from crisis, it has since become a symbol of resilience, transformation, and innovation, shifting from a space of isolation to a thriving hub for research and entrepreneurship in the life sciences.

Palissade Cottage / NatureHumaine

Valeria Silva — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Inspired by their many years in the fashion and design industries, the two clients of Palissade acquired a small boathouse nestled on a narrow, steep lot with the aim of building an unconventional home that would serve as an architectural manifestation of their artistic vision. Located in Austin, between Route 112 and Lake Orford, a small existing structure extended into the flood zone surrounding the lake. Although the original intention was to renovate the cottage, it was decided to rebuild closer to the road, placing the new house on safer ground in relation to potential flooding.

Saving Montreal’s Architectural Heritage: Phyllis Lambert’s Legacy of Community-Driven Change

Moises Carrasco — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Phyllis Lambert has been a key figure in the preservation of Canada's cultural heritage. As an architect and advocate for heritage conservation, Lambert has left an indelible mark in Montreal and other cities worldwide. Her contributions to Montreal's architectural scene can't really be judged in terms of individual buildings, but rather in terms of the city as a whole. She not only cofounded the Canadian Center for Architecture (CCA), but also helped reshape the way cities like Montreal think about heritage and the importance of community voices in urban planning.

M3R House / NatureHumaine

Pilar Caballero — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0000

The three creeks house (M3R) project is located in the Eastern Townships forest, in the municipality of Sutton. Three streams intersect on the land of more than five acres where it is located. It is this possible proximity to the water that encouraged the owners to choose this site for their permanent home.

Montreal Architecture City Guide: 15 Historic and Contemporary Landmarks in Canada’s Cultural Capital

Moises Carrasco — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Montreal, located along the Saint Laurent River in Southern Quebec, is Canada’s second-largest city. Often renowned for its architectural diversity, its built environment reflects both its colonial past and modern evolution. As a former territory of "Nouvelle France," French language and culture remain dominant, which has in turn influenced the city's architectural character. Notably, Old Montreal features well-preserved buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries, most of which are a testament to the city’s industrial growth after the construction of the Lachine Canal. The area's heritage has been protected and restored through efforts by figures like Phyllis Lambert and organizations such as Heritage Montreal, allowing the city’s rich architectural history to coexist with its modern developments.

Campus Simons / GKC Architectes

Andreas Luco — Wed, 22 May 2024 16:00:00 +0000

The project involves the creation and construction of a Distribution Centre for Maison Simons, a large chain of retail clothing and home decoration stores. The building, with a total area of 53,420 m2, is located on a 195,360 m2 piece of land in the north section of Quebec City, in the Espace d’innovation Chauveau. The new Distribution Centre and adjoining office space facility, named Campus Simons, offers an inspiring and architecturally modern design.

AWBQ Releases the “Architecture + Homelessness” Catalog to Promote Inclusive Practices in Cities

Maria-Cristina Florian — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 06:30:00 +0000

Architecture Without Borders Quebec (AWBQ) has made public the catalog of practices “Architecture + Homelessness: Inclusive Practices for a Supportive City.” The publication, publicly available in both English and French, is created to encourage architecture and design practices that have the potential to contribute to the well-being of people experiencing homelessness. The catalog is part of an ongoing research project initiated by AWBQ and supported by the Government of Quebec and the City of Montreal.

Public Art Circuit Passages Insolites 10 Proposes a Retrospective Route to Explore Quebec City, Canada

Maria-Cristina Florian — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 06:30:00 +0000

The 10^th edition of Passages Insolites is taking place from June 22 until October 9, 2023, bringing together artists from around the world. The public art circuit is presented by the City of Quebec and created by EXMURO arts public to showcase a retrospective artistic path through the city, recalling the event’s previous editions. The public art event takes place every summer in Quebec City in in the Place Royale, Petit Champlain and Old Port districts. This year, the event presents works of art from 40 artists, headlined by Felice Varini, who presents a monumental three-dimensional work at Place-Royale.

Making Waves: 9 Private Poolhouse Designs

Eric Baldwin — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 04:00:00 +0000

Residential swimming pools are nothing new, but they have become an unique component of modern living. Increasingly popularized, pools became a status symbol and a residential recreation element. Today, private swimming pools can be found across the world, and in many different climates. As more pools were built, so too were structures that could house equipment and pool amenities, as well as guest rooms or living quarters. These “poolhouses” were designed as spaces for accommodation, storage, and maintenance.

Montreal Holocaust Museum Reveals the Winning Design of Its New Downtown Building

Maria-Cristina Florian — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 06:30:00 +0000

Following an international competition, the Montreal Holocaust Museum (MHM) has selected architecture offices KPMB Architects and Daoust Lestage Lizotte Stecker Architecture to design the new downtown museum building. Located on Blvd. St-Laurent, the museum is scheduled for opening in 2025. The MHM chose to move from its current location in response to the growing demand for its educational programs, which tackle important subjects such as the Holocaust, genocide, and human rights. The new building will contain multiple exhibition spaces, classrooms, an auditorium, a memorial garden, and a dedicated survivor testimony room.

Passages Insolites, the Public Art Circuit Explores Unexpected Public Spaces in the City of Québec

Maria-Cristina Florian — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 05:30:00 +0000

Initiated by EXMURO arts publics and the Ville de Québec, the 9th edition of Passages Insolites, or Unusual Passages, is open from June 25 to October 10, 2022, in the city of Québec. During this time, 17 works by 18 local, Canadian, and international artists will be placed along a 2.5 km circuit in the historic sectors of Place Royale, Petit Champlain, and the Old Port. This year’s edition creates spaces for artistic encounters and reflection on the environment, decolonization, and geopolitics. In the words of Vincent Roy, EXMURO’s executive and artistic director, this year’s programming will “help put Quebec City on the global art map as a venue for exhibiting art and promoting artists, both locally and internationally.”

Camp-de-Touage Service Center / Blouin Tardif Architectes + Éric Painchaud architecte

Paula Pintos — Thu, 12 May 2022 18:00:00 +0000

Architects have a determining responsibility when it comes to building upon the natural environment. From the beginning, the opportunity to magnify a unique and majestic territory was the motivation driving the mission of the Société des Établissements de Plein Air du Québec (SÉPAQ):