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We are proud to announce that our project Chisasibi Secondary School has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 Awards of Excellence in Architecture by the Ordre des architectes du Québec (OAQ)....

On February 20–22, Figurr participated in the second edition of the Higher Learning, Building Capacity conference presented by the Cree School Board in Ottawa. This engaging three-day event brought together Cree students to explore potential career paths, connect with employers and organizations, and participate in cultural teachings with elders and knowledge keepers from Eeyou Istchee....

The Goal: The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne engaged Figurr Architects Collective to carry out a comprehensive feasibility study and initial design package to support the community’s funding applications....

Figurr Architects Collective is pleased to launch the Figurr Architects Cree Education Fund in partnership with the Eeyou Eenou Community Foundation. This fund establishes opportunities for educational success and empowerment of Indigenous youth in the Cree Nation of Eeyou Istchee. It provides financial assistance for resources and programs that will enable youth to pursue their academic and caree...

The new cultural centre in Mani-Utenam, Quebec, has reached an important milestone. The timber structure is complete and the building is ready to be enclosed, just in time for winter. The shell will be enclosed so that it can be heated and ventilated for the winter season. Wood was an important choice of material for this project. Black spruce was used in the design of this heavy timber structure....

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. ...