Society needs idealists
Philosophy
We operate within a community of independent expertise, where architecture, urban planning, design, and landscape architecture interact freely. This interdisciplinary approach fosters a comprehensive and coherent vision, capable of responding accurately to the complexity of projects.
Through each of our mandates, we express a global vision that places the human experience at the center of our thinking. We design places that are rooted in their context—buildings, spaces, and landscapes that blend harmoniously while asserting their identity.
To create space and let in new perspectives, we must break down our own walls. We firmly believe that questioning must be an integral part of the creative process.
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Opening architecture to new perspectives
We are committed to creating resilient architecture. Our holistic approach — from design to completion — ensures the architectural quality and sustainability of our projects. Here, architecture and design come together in a sensitive practice, where shapes, colors, and materials interact to create meaningful spaces.
We also aim to enhance the existing built environment by restoring meaning and utility to buildings that are often underutilized. Through sensitive and sustainable interventions, we adapt these structures to contemporary needs — whether it be bringing them up to code, transforming their uses, or enhancing their heritage value — in order to integrate them harmoniously into their current environment while extending their life cycle.
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Transforming environments
Through each project, we seek to strengthen collective dynamics and shape cohesive, inclusive, and resilient urban environments. Our approach is based on a detailed understanding of the legislative framework, public consultation practices, and urban dynamics — in both emerging and established communities.
Thanks to our expertise in land use planning, we are able to maximize social, economic, and environmental benefits by ensuring consistency between project ambitions and local realities.
Guided by an integrated vision of land use planning, we develop strategies at the neighborhood and public space level, focusing on the quality of living environments, functional diversity, active mobility, and place identity. Each project aims to generate positive social, economic, and environmental benefits by ensuring a balance between local ambitions and contextual constraints.
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Engaging with the landscape
We are committed to designing high-performance landscapes that enrich living environments while promoting biodiversity conservation. Our approach is guided by a deep sensitivity to the fragile balance between nature and urbanity, as well as a desire to respond concretely to the challenges posed by climate change.
Through each project, our choices and interventions promote adaptability to the local context and enhance cultural and natural heritage. They aim to create resilient, evolving, and vibrant outdoor environments that combine aesthetics, functionality, and environmental responsibility.
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Making spaces your own
We design unique environments where design and architecture come together to create spaces that are both high-performance and functional, encouraging users to naturally make the spaces their own. Sensitive to space, our vision is inspired by the locations themselves in order to maximize the unique potential of each project.
Our approach is based on a detailed understanding of needs, to which we respond with precision through tailor-made concepts. We approach each project as an opportunity to explore new ways of inhabiting space, focusing on the quality of light, shapes, colors, and textures.
We create unique commercial and residential designs that combine originality, accessibility, and attention to detail. We believe that a design must be both distinctive and rooted in the real needs of its users. Each project is an opportunity to innovate and collaborate closely with our clients.
Camdi, our independent design firm, specializes in the hospitality, restaurant, retail, and multi-residential sectors. This complementary approach provides targeted expertise that enriches our overall offering for brands and businesses.
Awards and recognitions
2025
Finalist in the Architecture Competition - for the Repentigny Performance Hall / Consotrium Atelier Paul Laurendeau + DKA
2018
Architecture MasterPrize - Best of Best and Winner Residential Architecture Single Family for Rougeaud Residence
Grands Prix du Design - Bronze Certification for the Expansion of Saint-René School / Consortium DKA + YMa
2021
Grands Prix du Design - Gold, Silver, and Bronze Certifications for the new Domaine-Vert-Nord School / Consortium YWA + DKA + YMa
2022
Prix d’Excellence Cecobois - Interior Design Nomination for the new Domaine-Vert-Nord School / Consortium YWA + DKA + YMa
2023
Grands Prix du Design - Platinum Grand Prize Winners for Boutique Quilicot
2023
Grands Prix du Design - Gold Certifications for Quilicot Headquarters
2024
Grands Prix du Design - Platinum Winner for Quilicot Headquarters
2024
Grands Prix du Design - Grand Architecture Prize Winner for Quilicot Headquarters
2024
Architizer A+Awards - Architecture+Branding Finalist for Quilicot Headquarters
2024
Architecture MasterPrize - Winner Interior Design - Retail for Quilicot Headquarters
2024
Archello Awards - Longlist House of the Year (Rural) Large for Comtois Residence
2024
Grands Prix du Design - Gold Certification for Rougeaud Residence
2025
Grands Prix du Design - Gold Certification for DKA Headquarters
2025
Monuma - Finalist for DKA Headquarters
2025
The partners
Éric Desjardins
Senior Partner Architect, OAQ
Sonkham Khamlong
Senior Partner Architect, OAQ, OAA
Vincent C. Deslauriers
Partner Architect, OAQ, OAA
Virginie Roy Montpellier
Partner Architect, OAQ, OAA
Pierre-Olivier Petti
Partner Architect, OAQ, OAA
Laurie Laterreur
Partner Architect, OAQ
Nicola Cardone
Partner Urban Planner, OUQ
The team
Audrey-Maxine Vidal
B.D. Env., Technician
Alain Renaud
Technician
Annie-Claude Fréchette
Architect, OAQ
Alexandre Robillard
Architect, OAQ
Mélissa Rioux
Technician
Lisa-Marie Villeneuve
Coordinator
Julien Auclair
Urban Planner, OUQ
Maxime Bourgault
Intern
Philippe Houde
Architect Candidate
Véronique Guénette
Executive Assistant
Jordane Castonguay
Architect, OAQ, LEED GA
Francis Duchesne
BIM Coordinator
Amélie Fortin
Technician
Gabrielle Lauzon
Architect, OAQ, LEED GA, WELL AP
Josée Labbé
Technician
Sarah-Eve Cloutier
Candidate profession of architect
Raphaël Bélanger
BIM Manager
Julie Robitaille
Executive Assistant
Marie-Pier Vézina
Architect, OAQ
Laurie Dumont
Executive Assistant
Paméla Carrier
Technician
Jennifer Noël
Technician
Mathieu Dumais
Technician
Sara-Jeanne Beaudry
Urban Designer
Alexandre Toueg
Architect Candidate
Lianet Rondon Olano
Accounting Clerk
Charles-Alexandre Lefebvre
Architect, OAQ
Marie Charlotte Filion
Urban Planner, OUQ
Daniel Barrette
Technician
Roberto Vargas
Technician, 3D Artist
Monic Duchesne
Site supervisor
Alexandra D. Dumont
Technician
Joël F. Lortie
Architect, OAQ, Passive House Consult.
Cassandre Paquette
Technician
Dominique Vallée
Urban Planner, OUQ
Anick Tranchemontagne
Service Proposal Manager
Mathieu Philibert
Technician
Delphine Lepage
3D Artist
Frédérique Larivière
Technician
Josée Marino
Content Advisor
Simon Guinard
Technician
Antoine Lagacé
Technician
Olivier Pesant
Architect, OAQ
Emmanuelle Goora
Technician
Erick González
Site supervisor
Laurianne Boulanger
Landscape Architect, AAPQ
Carine Huot Brunelle
Architect Candidate
Maxime Deschesne Trottier

