Louis Thellend and Lisa-Marie Fortin form a dynamic team with an innovative approach to architecture, its relationship with its context, and its impact on the environment.
Their practice has allowed them to develop a sensitive vision of the environments in which their projects transpire. Their creative approach explores the dynamics of contemporary life, and their architectural achievements demonstrate deep insight into current issues and practices.
Possessing diverse architectural experience, Thellend Fortin Architects have collaborated on the design and development of local and international projects of all scales.
LOCATION: Montréal, Canada
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The Récoltes project expands a multi-use farm building in L’Assomption, Quebec, harmonizing agricultural heritage with contemporary needs. Rooted in the concept of “working the land, from seed to harvest,” the addition creates modern administrative offices, a commercial kitchen, and rooftop gardens—all within a framework that celebrates the farm’s evolving role in the Vallée du Saint-Laurent.
Located in the vibrant Plateau-Mont-Royal neighborhood of Montreal, the Saint-André House presents a thoughtful conversion of a former duplex into a luminous single-family residence. Designed with clarity and restraint, the transformation includes a rear extension and the addition of a mezzanine.
The Orford House by Thellend Fortin Architectes is a single-family home nestled in the heart of the Eastern Townships, adjacent to Parc national du Mont-Orford. Surrounded by maple and fir forests, it offers residents a year-round spectacle that changes with the seasons
Nestled in the Laurentian forest in Canada, the Hauts-Bois House, designed by Thellend Fortin Architectes, serves as a serene second home. The design employs a simple geometric language that accentuates the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape.
Explore the House at Lac Brome by Thellend Fortin Architects in Foster, Quebec. This pavilion-inspired design features four pavilions around an inner courtyard, blending privacy and communal living.
Discover Long Horizontals House by Thellend Fortin Architectes in Québec. This home blends innovative design with stunning views of the St. Lawrence River estuary.
The expansion of this 1930s Outremont residence echoes the classical architectural language of this elegant residential neighbourhood. The new exterior finishing materials—hewn Saint-Marc limestone and tinned copper eaves—harmonize with those of the original structure
Discover the Canopy House by Thellend Fortin Architects in the Laurentian region. This innovative dwelling harmoniously integrates with its natural surroundings, featuring a unique spatial configuration and a central wooden canopy.
