APPAREIL Architecture rose to the challenge of redesigning the Bar St-Denis in the image of its new owners, the chefs David Gauthier and Emily Homsy, previously of Montréal Plaza and the Pied de Cochon. Inspired by the aesthetics of “gentlemen clubs”, the Bar St-Denis proposes an inviting atmosphere where sharing plates and wine take center stage. In the image of its Petite-Patrie neighbourhood, the space offers an ambience that is both refined and welcoming.
The bet was an ambitious one, as the space had already acted as a bar for many years. Wishing to distinguish itself from the former institution, the APPAREIL Architecture team relied on the use of materials such as marble and wood, which lend the bar its character. Particular attention was given to the space’s layout, to favour a closeness between staff and clients.
Intentionally excessive, the interior of bar vinvinvin (French for winewinewine) pays homage to the joy and vitality of “natural wine”. The project began with a wine tasting. Our clients brought a good bottle of Bordeaux as well as a natural wine from Strekov, Slovakia. After tasting both, they explained that typically wine bars were designed to serve classic wines like the Bordeaux but that they would be serving natural wines and wanted that to be reflected in the design.
Natural wine is made from organically grown hand picked grapes using yeast native to the vineyard, and contains no additives typically found conventional wine. The result is a natural, unpredictable, and bright flavor. This influenced our choice of colors, materials, and the crafting of spaces for sharing and celebration.
The fifth Ryu sushi restaurant just opened its doors on Peel street in downtown Montreal designed by Ménard Dworkind architecture and design.
Once demolition of the existing space was completed, evidence of the building’s past was revealed. The original walls were found to be covered in a patchwork of plaster, paint, and wallpaper, that had accumulate over the ages. This rich collage inspired MRDK to use the Japanese concept of Wabi-Sabi for the design direction. Wabi-Sabi is the aesthetic valorisation of the effects of time – its patinas and signs of wear and tear. Therefore, the preservation of these walls was paramount during the design process. From this beginning MRDK chose a minimalist approach and palette to contrast with the existing walls.
ACDF – the architects for the first phase of Lightspeed’s headquarters – designed a new floor that expresses the audacious and creative nature of the company. The architects created an ideal environment for development teams, inspired by the contrast between the historic railway station and the growing tech company.
The workspace of the point-of-sale software company is located on the ground floor of a 19th century railway hotel, the chateau-style Gare Viger. With its distinctive architecture and its historical significance, the building is an iconic landmark that stands out in Old Montreal’s skyline.
Jack Rose is the owner’s second restaurant in the Plateau Mont-Royal borough of Montreal. Located on the boulevard Saint-Laurent, this restaurant is built in a former auto repair shop, as advertised on the ancient exposed structural steel beams. The initial idea consisted of imagining a tropical themed restaurant. In a city with long and harsh winters, the owner dreamed of a décor detached from its context with a particularly warm ambiance.
The project brief was unusual, to say the least: “Ensure me freedom in my advanced years.”
In 2013, an elderly citizen sought out the services of Gary Conrath. Both knew each other well since Indesign had conceived and constructed the co-property building where the woman had been living for a decade. The third storey dwelling was no longer suitable for her. She wanted to live at ground level, in an environment designed to meet her anticipated future needs.
The Hideout is a beauty salon recently designed by Ménard Dworkind architecture and design. It is built in the rapidly evolving Griffintown neighbourhood of Montreal.
The salon is inserted into a small commercial space at the base of a new condo building. The goal of the Hideout was to design a warm communal environment on a tight budget that had strong experiential impact. A significant element in the existing unit was a large concrete column that occupied the centre of the space. The layout revolved around this column as a central organizing element for the reception, manicure, makeup and pedicure stations.
ACDF Architecture, a dynamic and experienced architectural firm, is proud to unveil the distinct sophistication of Hôtel Monville, the first in a collection of future properties envisioned by the owners of Old Montreal’s Hotel Gault. Opened in March 2018, Hôtel Monville exudes Montreal chic, with a balanced blend of contemporary style and historic charm that embodies the essence of its urban surroundings.
“We set out to create a property that captures the local character and high-end experience of Hotel Gault, but with design elements uniquely developed for and aligned with the Monville concept,” explains Maxime-Alexis Frappier. “We have delivered that vision, providing Hôtel Monville visitors and guests with upscale experiences throughout the property.”
Desjardins Bherer has developed the interiors of a mixed-use tower: The Brickfields, located in Griffintown. It was natural to settle there when it came time to relocate its offices.
Newly owners of this 1,400-square-foot commercial condo on the third floor, they set their sights on a free space with challenges. Imposing columns, strip of windows in the west side due to the buildings below, windows following the roof slope of a heritage building in the north side, three ventilation units to conceal, acoustic deficiencies and plumbing already distributed.
On December 11, the new Centech premises were officially inaugurated in the former Dow Planetarium by the Director General of the École de technologie supérieure, Mr. Pierre Dumouchel, and by the Director of Technological Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Centech Executive Director, Mr. Richard Chénier, in the presence of the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, Mr. David Lametti, the Minister of Education and Higher Education, Mr. Jean-François Roberge and the Head of the Smart City, Information Technology, Innovation and Advanced Education Executive Committee for the City of Montreal, Mr. François William Croteau.
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