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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Director of Finance, CPA