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We are proud to announce the launch of the rehabilitation project for the Saint-Sulpice library, which will be transformed into the new Maison de la chanson et de la musique du Québec. This project, carried out in collaboration with Lemay, aims to create a dynamic and inspiring space to celebrate our rich cultural heritage.

Articles :
Le Devoir : Un pas de plus vers une Maison de la chanson dans la bibliothèque Saint-Sulpice
La Presse : Écho Sonore créera la programmation

A big thank you to everyone for participating in the Journées de la culture! These moments were rich in exchange and allowed us to share our challenges as well as the lessons learned from our various projects.

As part of the promotion for visits, Richard de la Riva had the pleasure of speaking with the CBC Radio program All in Weekend. You can listen to this inspiring interview by following this link: [click here].

In preparation for the Journées de la culture, we invite you to visit us and take part in a guided tour of two of our recent projects. You’ll have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge by asking questions to the professionals who contributed in the design of the projects. We look forward to seeing you there!

Parc Elie-Wiesel
Where: 5211 av. de Courtrai, Montréal
When : Friday September 27th, 10h-12h and Saturday September 28th, 10h-12h

Serres patrimoniales de Westmount
Where: 624 Sherbrooke St W, Westmount
When: Friday September 27th, 10h-13h and Saturday September 28th, 10h-13h

End of construction work and official opening in mid-August.

The project was carried out in partnership with HETA landscape architects, Équipe Laurence civil engineers and DWB Consultants structural engineers.

General contractor: Excavation super
Photograph: Maxime Brouillet

We are now finalizing the upgrades to the interiors.

Client : Société du Parc Jean-Drapeau
Phase 3 contractor : Arthier

We’re the champions of the best hairstyles, the best uniforms, but above all the champions of the 5th edition of the Architects’ Football Tournament! Thanks to all participants and thanks to the tournament organizers! We’ll be back next year to defend our title!

We’re pleased to announce the start of construction work on the Cœur Nomade library and cultural space.

Entrepreneur : Magil Construction

As part of a series of six lectures on recent interventions in architectural heritage organized by Docomomo Québec, Gavin Affleck and Richard de la Riva present the rehabilitation of the modernist wing of the Séminaire de Saint-Hyacinthe.

Come and discover the work and thinking behind the rehabilitation and redevelopment of Casavant High School this Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 6 p.m. at UQÀM, Pavillon Judith-Jasmin, room J-1450.

If you were unable to attend the conference, you can view it at the following link: https://docomomoquebec.ca/a-consulter/resume-et-captation-de-la-soiree-conference-4/

The restauration project of the Church of the Visitation is the winner of the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP) 2023 Awards.

Congratulation to the whole team who contributed to the project and demonstrated impressive craftsmanship, skill and patience.

Unusual project integrating the school project into the former seminary buildings. Child of the pandemic, the project is coming to an end.

Thanks to Boulianne Charpentier Architectes for their support throughout this exceptional project!

Photo : Maxime Brouillet

General contractor: Sogenco

The restauration project of Saint-Hyacinthe’s public Market is the winner of the North American Copper in Architecture Awards 2023.

Thanks to Couverture Montréal Nord tinsmiths and contractor St-Denis Thompson for this wonderful achievement. Congratulations to the entire team and to all the winners!

La Maison des contes et légendes in Lavaltrie. And yes, sometimes you have to be delicate when you’re interested in maintaining craftsmanship and expertise! Thanks to contractor Breault Gosselin Construction.

Video link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAg0MuYdbaM

The Westmount Heritage Greenhouse Restoration project has been named a finalist for the OAQ 2023 Architectural Awards of Excellence.

Congratulations to the entire team and all the finalists!

Affleck de la Riva is taking its holiday break starting December 23rd and we will be back on Monday January 9th, 2023. Wishing you time and space for reflection in the New Year!

We are pleased to announce our success in the multidisciplinary architectural competition for the Espace Rivière in the Rivière-des-Prairies neighborhood.

“The winning team proposed a landmark building featuring a physicality and an architectural form that are unique in the city but blend in with the surroundings.” Design Montreal

Project realized in partnership with Coarchitecture as well as engineers and consultants LGT inc., François Courville Paysage and Espace Mushagalusa.

Affleck de la Riva is proud to support the national teams of Morocco and Portugal in their pursuit of the World Cup!

The 2022 Canadian Architect Awards were announced! Cœur Nomade Library and Cultural Center in partnership with Coarchitecture won a Canadian Architect Award of Merit! A huge thank you to Canadian Architect and the jury and congratulations to all the co-winners.

End of construction work and official opening in mid-June.

The project was carried out in partnership with HETA landscape architects, MRA electromechanical engineers and HBGC structural engineers.

General contractor: St-Denis Thompson inc.

End of the restoration of the structural masonry facades at the Maison de la culture Maisonneuve.

Start of construction at the L.-P. Gaucher Arena. Four 4-year renovation and restoration project of the art deco arena in Saint-Hyacinthe.

Architect: René Richer

Construction to be completed by September 2022.

The Casavant High School expansion project is the result of the recycling and major transformation of the Girouard wing of the former Saint-Hyacinthe Seminary.

The project was carried out in partnership with Boulianne Charpentier architectes.

Submission of the Stage 1 proposal for the international architectural competition for the Montreal Holocaust Museum.

Project realized in partnership with Schwartz Silver Architects with the collaboration of Peter Krausz, Eric Beck Rubin and Lisa Rapoport.

We are pleased to announce our success in the multidisciplinary architectural competition for the Coeur-Nomade Library and Cultural space.

This institutional space serves the population of Ahuntsic-Cartierville and Montreal-North. “The team understood the vision expressed in the competition program and submitted a design that fulfilled its objectives and values, i.e., a project that is structure-enhancing, integrative, dynamic, inspiring and welcoming.” Design Montreal

Project realized in partnership with Coarchitecture as well as engineers and consultants ARUP, Martin Roy & associés, François Courville Paysage and Espace Mushagalusa.

The project includes the replacement of the glass units, the restoration of its wood elements, the repair of the structure, as well as a new landscaping.

Project carried out with professionals from MRA in electromechanics, HBGC for structure and civil, and Heta for landscaping. General contractor SDT won the construction contract.

This major project, carried out with our partners Boulianne Charpentier, ensures the recycling of the Girouard Wing of the old seminary and several development works.
Structure by WSP and electromechanical by GBI.