When a compartmentalized single-family home in Montreal’s Plateau Mont-Royal needed a fresh start, local interior design firm Indee Design stepped in with a clear vision. The result is the Plateau Kyoto Residence, a striking home renovation that perfectly balances mid-century Montreal warmth with the calm beauty of Japanese minimalism.

Designed by the Montreal-based studio Entre Quatre Murs, this contemporary 7,700-square-foot family home was carefully developed over four years. Rather than dominating the landscape, the house settles into it gently. The final design is the result of studying the natural site and carefully listening to the family who would call it home.

It has been exactly one year since GKC Architecture & Design relocated its Montreal team to a fully redesigned office on Gary-Carter Street. Now, the firm is taking a step back to look at how the new space has actually changed the way they work.

In the heart of Quebec’s rugged Laurentians region, a new kind of home has taken flight. Located in the quiet community of La Conception, The Albatross is not just a house; it is a masterclass in modern residential design. Image courtesy of: Stéphane Groleau Created by the teams at MU Architecture in close collaboration with architect Anik Patry, this extraordinary home was built around a beautiful, simple idea: to place a modern family at the very center of a spectacular nat

How a delayed renovation taught interior designer Joan MacAlpine the value of slowing down and reconsidering the pace of residential design. There are some homes that come together quickly, built on swift decisions and tight schedules. And then there are the homes that ask to be understood first.

Transforming a house into a forever home often requires looking past severe imperfections to see the hidden potential. In a recent full-scale renovation, an interior design team took a failing structure and completely reimagined it, blending classic Cotswold design elements with fresh, modern charm.

Imagine a surface that feels exactly how it looks. Tafisa, a North American leader in decorative panels, has brought this concept to life with the launch of ICONIQ, a brand-new collection of decorative melamine and high-pressure laminate surfaces.

Great architecture does more than provide shelter—it tells a story. For VMA, a dynamic architecture firm headquartered in Philadelphia with offices in New York City and Washington, D.C., that story is all about connecting the past with the future.

The global economy is built on a foundation of confidence, but in China, that very foundation is visibly cracking and crumbling. The numbers involved are almost too large to comprehend for the average person. Since the crisis began to take hold in 2021, Chinese real estate developers have failed to repay more than $100 billion in debt.

Transforming a former industrial district into a welcoming residential neighbourhood is one of the toughest challenges in modern city planning. Too often, new developments bulldoze the past to build the future, erasing the unique character of a neighbourhood. However, a new residential project in Montreal is flipping the script.

What if architecture could change the way we look at aging? In Beloeil, the newly designed shared spaces of the Cloria residence are doing exactly that. Designed by Taktik, this fresh approach to senior living leaves outdated conventions behind. Instead of rigid schedules and clinical spaces, the design encourages autonomy, freedom, and a vibrant sense of community.

When we think of a typical school, we usually picture a single, large building with long hallways and uniform classrooms. The Educational Complex Sirius takes that traditional idea and turns it completely upside down. Recently named a finalist in the 2025 WAF Future Projects: Education awards, Sirius is not just a school—it is a decentralized urban campus designed to function as a vibrant "miniature city."

When we think about the future of our cities, it is not just about the buildings that fill the skyline. It is about how people move, how communities connect, and how urban spaces adapt to a changing world. Recognizing the need for this big-picture thinking, the global design firm CannonDesign has officially welcomed Cityfi into its consulting practice.

For more than a century, the Allan Gardens Palm House has been a glowing jewel in the heart of downtown Toronto. Built in 1910 and standing as one of Canada’s last remaining Edwardian-era glass conservatories, this architectural landmark has long been a beloved green sanctuary for the city.

Lighting is no longer just about illuminating a room; it is about making a statement. Luminaire Authentik has recently unveiled FORMA, a striking new collection that sits perfectly at the intersection of minimalism and postmodernism. With FORMA, light transforms into a visual language of its own.

Nestled in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage district of Old Quebec, a historic building is embarking on an exciting new chapter. La Caserne, originally built in 1912 as a fire station and famously expanded in 1996 for Robert Lepage’s artistic laboratory, Ex Machina, has been transformed once again. Now home to the youth theatre company Les Gros Becs, this iconic space has been reimagined as a vibrant cultural hub designed specifically for young audiences.