Montreal

Le mandat consistait à développer une boutique de vente de bières de microbrasseries québécoises et d’aliments en vrac esthétique, mais surtout fonctionnelle. Tout d’abord, nous avons élaboré le design d’une identité visuelle. Puis, nous avons aménagé l’espace et fait la production des plans techniques pour la construction. Ce qui nous a amené a créer un site web vitrine permettant au Décapsuleur d’avoir une présence numérique. L’objectif de Packsac Studio est la cohérence sur le plan du design, de l’architecture et du numérique dans le but de renforcer la puissance de la mar... En savoir plus

Flanked by Montreal’s magnificent City Hall building and an equally stately former courthouse, the revived Place Vauquelin is the highest point in Old Montreal and a rare connector between the city’s historic heart and its vibrant downtown core. Previously sunken below street level and stifled by overgrown vegetation, the square’s myriad roles – as a lookout, a meeting place, as a forecourt for City Hall, a thoroughfare – were only partially fulfilled by a crumbling, dated design.The project called for the restoration of the Jean Vauquelin monument and square to their former glory; the redevelopment of its fountain and pool for maximum visitor enjoyment; the integration of welcoming urban furniture; and the optimization of tree cover, light... En savoir plus

The growing presence of a pre-eminent legal brand.Toronto-based Torys LLP, founded in 1941, is a top-tier North American practice representing prestigious companies in Canada and globally. After completing the renovation of Torys’ Toronto and Calgary offices, KPMB was invited to design their office in Montreal.Consistent with the Toronto and Calgary offices, the plan order uses the same guiding principles; the ends of corridors are kept open, office pods have glass fronts, and the gallery space is created to showcase their Canadian art collection.Montreal is a small space servicing one practice group. In addition, it also gives presence to the Torys brand in the city and the opportunity to host Torys large client base in Montreal.The design... En savoir plus

An alternative model to the gated university by going beyond the footprint of a site at every level to contribute to street animation, safety and social vibrancyIn 2001, Concordia University held a design competition to rehouse three major faculties; Engineering, Computer Science (ENCS), Visual Arts (VA) and the John Molson School of Business (JMSB), on either side of Guy Street. This initiated the first phase of its long-term vision to create a more cohesive identity for its dispersed downtown campus: an integrated complex – Le Quartier Concordia.The winning design emphasized three clear strategies; the importance of creating a vibrant ground plane which would act as a hub to both connect the academic fabric of the urban campus and offer s... En savoir plus

The architectural firm Atelier Barda was mandated in September 2016 to expand the headquarters of SSENSE, a fashion platform known for its exclusive original content and a curated selection of over 400 fashion and luxury designers for men and women. Located in a neighbourhood that was once home to Montreal’s textile industry, the space has a surface area of 24,000 square feet, and was formerly used for logistics and warehouses. The project involved the complete redesign of the existing space to meet the company’s growing needs while staying true to its strong brand image.   The main objective was to design a functional space that would speak to its original purpose and conserve its industrial look and feel by paring down... En savoir plus

Fondée en 2010 à Montréal, l’agence spécialisée en marketing numérique AdGear afait appel à ACDF Architecture pour aménager ses nouveaux bureaux de la rue McGilldans le Vieux-Montréal. Pour cette agence tournée vers le futur et l’innovation, devenueune filiale indépendante de Samsung Electronics en cours de projet, ACDF a imaginéun lieu fonctionnel, où le contraste générateur entre l’ancien et le nouveau permet aux60 employés de garder les pieds sur terre grâce au contact avec la matérialité du lieu.ACDF a choisi de composer avec l’enveloppe existante de deux bâtiments contigus.Un dialogue fécond a alors été créé autour du mur mitoyen qui partage deux zonescommunicantes : une section conviviale et ouverte d’un côté, une section destinée aux... En savoir plus

A cross between a hotel room and loft apartment, the space required a simple yet warm design treatment that would suit its diverse occupants. The Saint-Laurent apartment is located in Montreal’s Mile End district, the heart of the city’s vibrant arts scene. Both the apartment and furniture were designed by Atelier Barda. The architectural firm was given the mandate to redesign this 1150 sq. ft. space, which serves as accommodation for the international clients and collaborators of a company in the fashion industry. A cross between a hotel room and loft apartment, the space required a simple yet warm design treatment that would suit its diverse occupants. The layout of the apartment was reconfigured to optimize the rooms and allow fl... En savoir plus

chrismforsyth.com Montreal's metro system is comprised of 68 stations transporting over one million passengers daily. Often overlooked however is the unique art and architecture of each stop. When the project was launched in the mid 60’s, under the direction of Montreal mayor Jean Drapeau, a competition was held among Canadian architects to decide the design of each station. As a result, every station was designed by an individual architect and art installations were commissioned on a station to station basis. The Montreal Metro Project is an ongoing photo project by photographer Chris Forsyth capturing the ideals of the system- ‘Society In Motion’ and a unique architectural experience. Beginning in 2014, the project’s aim is to accen... En savoir plus

Shooting after design renovation,in this marvellous condo in Old Montreal En savoir plus