The Goal: Utilizing an Indigenous-led design process, the goal of this project was to design a public service building that was both robust in its ability to handle the challenges of a remote Northern community, as well as welcoming so that the building reflects the warmth of the local community. ...

Montreal, 2022 - 10 - 03 - According to the Government of Canada, Canadians spend around 90% of their time indoors. (Government of Canada, 2022) The high percentage of time spent indoors is relevant as the built environment directly impacts the physical and mental health of those who use it and experience it. Furthermore, access to shared public spaces has changed drastically since the start of th...

Montreal, 2022 - 09 - 14 - This Fall, Figurr Architects Collective recognizes multiple team members from across all disciplines in the firm in celebrating milestone work anniversaries. These staff members have worked at Figurr (previously Rubin & Rotman) for over a decade, and some for more than twenty years!...

Bruno Morin, Partner and Architect at Figurr Architects Collective co-presented with Marie St-Gelais, Innu Engineer and owner of Ashini Consultants at the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) 2022 Virtual Conference on Architecture this month.  ...

Montreal, Canada, 2022 - 05 - 31 - Figurr Architects Collective has been retained by the Cree School Board for the design of a new 171,150 sqft secondary school in Chisasibi, Quebec. The school has been designed in response to a rapidly growing local population in need of a new modern educational facility....

Montreal, Canada, 2022 - 04 - 26 - In the following article, we are exploring four unique design challenges to consider when incorporating gender-neutral washrooms in your next project....