Louis Thellend and Lisa‑Marie Fortin form a dynamic studio that brings an innovative perspective to architecture—its context and its environmental impact. Their practice is grounded in a sensitive understanding of each site, resulting in projects that respond thoughtfully to local conditions and community needs.
Their creative approach investigates the complexities of contemporary life and addresses current challenges with clarity and purpose. Drawing on a diverse background of collaborations across Quebec and internationally, they have shaped projects at all scales—from intimate interventions to large‑scale developments—demonstrating a commitment to sensitive design and lasting environmental stewardship.
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…
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…
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…
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.
