Since the early 2000s, office developments have evolved tremendously. If previously the hierarchical structure was in place, and the office space was preferably closed to each other, today we fall for open spaces, transparent and versatile allowing collaboration and teamwork. You will say that opinions are shared, and indeed, they are. Before starting the interior…
Since 2017, Savard Architecte is proud to give to its community as a financial partner of La Rencontre Châteauguoise. This community organization has worked since 1990 to help the residents of the Châteauguay region in the fight against poverty. Its mission is to provide a place for meetings and sharing, including the tools necessary to…
The annual conference of the Quebec Architects Association was held in Saguenay in September 2018 and focused on wood. Although wood has always been an integral part of buildings, it is today very trendy and, contrary to what you may believe, it is little known. Wood offers several benefits and properties in the construction of…
Architecture, art, history and archaeology are all related fields that are often interrelated, regardless of context and time. Here in Quebec, we have a wealth of landscapes and history. Why not take the opportunity to visit some historical sites and museums this summer? Several museums are located on a historic site or inside a historic…
Architecture has always surrounded us. Through time, it enrolled in different currents. Today, there are several styles of buildings, it is normal to have trouble navigating. However, it is better to opt for a timeless concept when creating an architectural project than to follow the latest trends, because the trends are changing, but the timelessness…
Natural light plays on the comfort, health and mood of the human, but it varies depending on where we are. In architecture, it is integral to the design of a building, it brings added value. There are different types of natural light that come into a building, here are some of them: Diffuse and uniform…
As you already know, Stéphanie Savard is partner with Marie-Orphée Duval in the e-magazine ID Interdisciplinaire Design, an online magazine on design. In her last article, Stéphanie makes us discover what is the divine proportion or the golden rectangle. Here is an overview: Many wonder what is the golden number also called divine proportion or…
Architecture is everywhere around us. What does it represent in our environment, our daily lives, our children, our future? And where is it heading? These are all questions that need to be asked to identify who we are and what our cultural and architectural identity is. The passage of the Quebec architect Pierre Thibault on the…
Below is an article I have written for the e-magazine ID Interdisciplinaire Design and which is always relevant each fall. So here are a few tools to properly prepare your project. Why wait when you can adequately plan your project and plan it in advance? Why fall? It is simply because planning and organization can…