APPAREIL architecture is a Montreal-based firm whose mission is to design quality residential and commercial environments for its occupants. Our signature style is sleek, contemporary and greatly inspired by our Nordic roots. Our projects demonstrate our commitment to find a balance between tradition and modernity.
Kim Pariseau
Founding architect, member OAQ
Kim Pariseau has a dual background in interior design and architecture, with 15 years of professional experience. With a background in both Quebec and Denmark, Kim is interested in the northern architecture. After working in major architectural firms, she created her own agency in 2011. Kim has since signed numerous residential and commercial projects. Kim has won awards for her work, and she received international praise for her sense of aesthetics.
Marc-Olivier Champagne-Thomas
Architect, OAQ member
Marc-Olivier is an architect and he has a minor in urban planning at UdeM. For the past 8 years, he has participated in large-scale cultural and institutional projects. He has developed an expertise in the design and realization of projects with complex programs in the contexts of existing buildings such as the Centre de Création des 7 frères de la main in Montreal, the Théâtre Le Diamant in Quebec as well as on the project of major renovation of the Saint-Sulpice Library in Montreal, all winners of architectural competitions.
Esther Leduc
Interior designer
With a Bachelor from University of Montreal in interior design, Esther is passionate about creative and well-designed projects. She gained experience as a manager and consultant, and as worked for a wide variety of residential and commercial projects. Esther joined APPAREIL architecture in 2014, and she is involved at different levels in various projects of the firm. She handles the firm's small scale projects with a great attention to detail.
Justine Dumas
Industrial designer
Combining a multidisciplinary background, Justine studied architecture and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design (2015) from the Université de Montréal. She studied a semester at the Instituto Europeo di Design (IED) in Milan. After several years of experience in the field of lighting, she joins the team to bring her knowledge of furniture and objects design. With a particular interest in details and materiality, she coordinates the various projects of APPAREIL Atelier.
Marc-Antoine Juneau
Trainee in architecture
Holder of a bachelor's degree in Environmental Design from UQAM, Marc-Antoine then completed his architectural career at the National School of Architecture in Lyon, France. His career has allowed him to develop a vision of architecture greatly influenced by all scales of design. Completing his master's degree at Laval University, he was selected as a candidate for the OAQ College of Presidents scholarship. Marc-Antoine is passionate about the themes of unconventional experimentation with space, reinvention and conceptual metaphors, all in order to design an architecture that is both familiar and singular directly reaching sensitivity.
Natalia Duval
Administrative assistant
Part of the team since the beginnings of the firm, Natalia plays an essential role in the proper functioning of the company: bookkeeping, administrative management, industrial relations, etc. With her many years of experience, she is a valued aide to Kim Pariseau. Her work allows the creatives to concentrate on their projects worry-free.
Michelle Schneider Santos
Project coordinator
Michelle received her Bachelor of Architecture (2004) in Brazil, where she also completed her PhD in architecture (2016) at the Mackenzie Presbyterian University. For a decade, she worked in her home country as an associate architect and coordinator of various residential and commercial projects. Michelle joined APPAREIL Architecture in 2018, where she coordinates many activities involving the projects developed by the firm.
Maxime Bédard
Designer
Maxime has a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Design from UQAM and Architecture Technologies from Cégep Lévis-Lauzon, Maxime pays particular attention to the relationship between the different scales of design. His vision of Architecture and Design is expressed through material and detail, suggesting an interest in creating atmospheres and ambience within the project.
Josiane Payeur
architectural technologist
Josiane has a degree in architectural technology from the Cégep du Vieux-Montréal, and a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Laval University. Following her three years of study in Quebec City, she chose to return to Montreal to join APPAREIL Architecture in 2020. The combination of her technical and conceptual skills gives her a multidisciplinary vision of the practice.
We are a multidisciplinary agency in architecture, interior design and design. We offer a comprehensive scope of services adapted to our clients specific needs and, together with them, we carry out all stages of the process: Planning, research, construction, interior design, object design and built-in furniture. This approach allows us to simplify project management and to facilitate the experience, as well as to find effective, integrated and customized solutions. We work closely with carefully chosen partners and craftsmen to join forces and expertise in order to achieve a truly personalized, innovative and high quality environments.
Awards
2020
Award Relève en architecture 2020, by Ordre des architectes du Québec2020
Public's Choice AZ Awards 2020, by Azure magazine, Le Dernier Petit Cochon2019
Grands Prix du Design 12th Edition, Product Design in Small Series, Floe chair2019
Finalist, Restaurant & Bar Design Awards, 10th Edition, project Pastel Rita.2019
Grands Prix du Design 12th Edition, Small Budget Award, Pastel Rita.2017
Best of Canada, HOOGAN et BEAUFORT Restaurant, Canadian Interiors2017
Finalist at Prix d'excellence en architecture 2017, Category Aménagement Intérieur, Restaurant HOOGAN et BEAUFORT, Ordre des Architectes du Québec2017
Best project, GRAND-PIC Chalet , Archilovers2017
Best project, GOUNOD Residence, Archilovers2016
Emerging Talent, Canadian Architect2012
First prize at the Luminotherapy contest for the Quartier des Spectacles, in collaboration with ATOMIC32010
First prize at the Champ-de-Mars contest for Réalisons Montréal, in collaboration with Dominic Poncelet et Étienne PelletierPublications
URDESIGN
Appareil architecture rethinks a residence that anchors between heaven and earth, January 2021
JOURNAL DU DESIGN
Maison La Brèche, rénovation et agrandissement d’une résidence par APPAREIL Architecture, January 2021
AZURE MAGAZINE
AZ Awards 2020: Awards of Merit in Architecture / Temporary and Experiential Installations, September 2020
URDESIGN
Appareil architecture transforms a post‐war residence into two twin homes in Montreal, April, 2020
ATTITUDE
Refreshing Simplicity, September 2019
ARCHLOVIN
APPAREIL Architecture pairs solid materials with teak furniture and brass details inside Résidence du Rocher, August 2019
AZURE MAGAZINE
Quebec’s International Garden Festival Marks its 20th Year with Standout Immersive Works by Appareil and More, August 2019.
GOOOOD
Du Rocher Residence by APPAREIL Architecture. A Sonata of Natural Elements, August 2019
TASTET
Café Saint-Henri Square Victoria : l’accueillant nouveau microcafé de la station Square Victoria, August 2019
URdesign
Appareil architecture renovates avant-garde residence in Montreal, August 2019
Urdesign
Appareil Architecture Renovates and Extends a family house, Novembre 2018
DEZEEN
APPAREIL Architecture adds white dining annex to Waterloo Residence in Montreal, Novembre 2018
Elle Decoration Russia
Яркий проект Pastel Rita в Монреале от студии Appareil Architecture, Septembre 2018
URdesign
APPAREIL Architecture designs new Pastel Rita in Montreal, Septembre 2018
GOOOOD
Résidence Grand-pic by Appareil architecture, Janvier 2018
Contemporist
The Grand Pic Cottage By APPAREIL architecture, Décembre 2017
Journal de Montréal
RÉACTUALISER L’HABITATION URBAINE, Mars 2017 (revue papier)
Maru
Bureau Cinéphile, Avril 2017 (revue papier)
Index design
Battuto par Appareil Architecture: Le nouveau rendez-vous à l'italienne à Québec, Mars 2017
Atrium
Medzi mestom a prírodou, Janvier 2017 (revue papier)
kontaktmag
Équinoxe Residence Exemplifies Nordic Minimalist Design, Décember 2016
HomeWorldDesign
Appareil Architecture Has Renovated a Historic Duplex in Montreal, November 2016
URdesign
APPAREIL modernises a traditional town house in Montréal, Novembre 201641
Roomed
Stel bouwt oma’s oude huisje om tot prachtig woonhuis, Septembre 2016
Design hunter
An historic factory in Montreal transformed, Septembre 20165
Retail design blog
Hoogan et Beaufort restaurant by APPAREIL architecture, Juillet 2016
Muebles modelo
Restaurante Hoogan et Beaufort por la arquitectura APPAREIL, Juillet 2016
Pretty darn cool
Vallier Restaurant by APPAREIL architecture, Juillet 2016
Urdesigm
Vallier Restaurant by APPAREIL architecture, Juin 2016
Artfeo
Vallier ресторан от студии APPAREIL architecture, Juin 2016
The perfect couple blog
Hoogan et beaufort, April 2016
Sixty7 Architecture Road
A workshop of Nordic inspiration, octobre 2014
Competition Line
Maison Pastèque, septembre 2014
Kollectif
Une œuvre du Quartier des spectacles à Bruxelles : Iceberg à traversé l’océan, novembre 2013
Quartier Des Spectacles Montreal
Iceberg: Pour imposer l’hiver au centre-ville de Montréal, janvier 2013
Nightlife
La luminothérapie au Quartier des Spectacles; Des installations pour survivre à la grisaille de l’hiver, décembre 2012
Le Huffington Post
Réchauffez-vous l’âme avec la luminothérapie du Quartier des spectacles, décembre 2012
Yatzer
Tire-toi une bûche, janvier 2012
Bustler
Ideas competition for the redevelopement of Montreal, champs-de-mars station – The winners, avril 2010
Kollectif
Lauréats Shuko Montréal: Concours d’aménagement des abords de la station de métro champs-de-mars, avril 2010
