In the suburb of Rosemère, just north of Montreal, a school is reconsidering what a sports pavilion can be. Long before students step onto a court or lace up for practice, the building itself starts teaching — through colour, texture, and the shape of a room. At Externat Sacré-Cœur's new 4,675-square-metre pavilion, learning does not wait for a classroom door to open.

here is a stretch of the Eastern Townships where the land does not ease into the water — it plunges. Along the western shores of Lake Memphremagog in the Potton region of Québec, steep forested slopes fall sharply to a narrow lakeside strip, and the light, filtered through dense stands of old trees, arrives late and leaves early. It is a site of elemental drama: ancient, quiet, and not easily won over. This is where the Counter-Slope House stands — or rather, where it settle

Winner of the 2026 Award of Excellence in Architecture from the Quebec Association of Architects, the Aubé House is more than just a beautifully designed residence. It is a physical timeline—a space where a rich family history meets breathtaking modern design.

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 Designed by Taktik, this fresh approach to senior living leaves outdated conventions behind.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.