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In business since1995, CGA architects began a new stage in its evolution in 2023 by becoming Archi—. The name is intended to bring people together, a reflection of our vision for the future, based on the strength of the collective.

Archi— is the prefix that amplifies the adjective it is associated with, just as our projects enrich the experience of the places we create. The hyphen represents our collaborative approach which aims to unite customers, partners and users in the realization of projects that respect user, context and environment.

Archi- offers expertise in architectural studies, pre-planning, as well as inthe construction of projects of all scales, including major projects with highlevels of complexity. Primarily focused on institutional work, our studio also realizes residential and commercial projects. A versatile design approach and project diversity are at the core of our identity.

The experience and complementary skills of our partners enrich the creative process and unite the team around common goals:

An architecture that aspires to sublimate the banal, allowing us to appreciate the subtlety and richness of simple things.

An architecture of the everyday, the common, the collective, magnifying the beauty of the real world.

An architecture that gets to the heart of the matter yet surprises and stimulates.

Cédric Boulet

Partner Architect

Cédric Boulet has been active at Archi— since 2012 and a partner since 2021. His keen spirit of collaboration, contagious enthusiasm and intellectual rigor guide the architectural direction of projects. A seasoned designer, he has realized numerous institutional, commercial and residential projects of varying scale, as well as several research and pre-design studies. He has been an invited professor at several schools of architecture in Canada since 2011.

Daniel Lapalme

Partner Architect

Daniel Lapalme has been a partner since 2016 after joining Archi- in 2012. Quick to identify challenges within projects, Daniel approaches architecture with pragmatism and professionalism, paying particular attention the needs of the client and the users. He often heads institutional, commercial and corporate projects with challenging time constraints and high degrees of complexity. His communication skills and technical expertise enable him to be a rallying force for his teams.

Michel Lemieux

Partner, Senior Technician

Michel Lemieux, partner since 2024, has been involved with Archi- since 2003. His profound understanding of building science informs the studio’s construction details as well as the two departments he heads: cost estimation and site surveillance. Michel combines his attention to client needs with an ability to communicate with every contributor to a project, be it his colleagues, consultants or the trades people on site.

Charles-Antoine Perreault

Partner Architect

Charles-Antoine Perreault has been involved in the studio's development since 2011, becoming a partner in 2021. His focus is on institutional projects, particularly in healthcare projects. With experience in numerous renowned European offices, Charles has an ability to work at every scale, with a particular interest in large-scale healthcare projects. Highly versatile, his skills combine conceptual strength, rigorous project management and technical knowledge.

Pierre Corriveau

Partner Architect Emeritus

Pierre Corriveau founded his office in 1995 that would eventually become Archi-. His portfolio includes large-scale projects such as the Montreal Biodome and the Qujing Technopark in China, as well as smaller projects and numerous studies. He was a member of the Editorial Committee of the RAIC's Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects of which he is a Fellow, President of the Jacques-Viger Committee, and is currently President of the Ordre of architects of Québec.

Sylvie Girard

Partner Architect Emeritus

Sylvie Girard has devoted most of her practice to the planning and design of large-scale hospital projects throughout Quebec. Her profound understanding of the complex parameters underlying the creation of healthcare environments, combined with her human concerns, have enabled her to initiate innovative concepts and realize exceptional care facilities.

Laura Badra

Associate Architect

An architect with a master's degree in urban planning, Laura Badra joined the Archi-team in 2019, where she is responsible for the studio’s architectural studies and pre-design. More specifically, she heads program studies, feasibility studies, real estate analyses and master plans. A seasoned professional, Laura approaches every facet of a project with rigor and sensitivity. Her work illustrates her rigor and commitment to contributing to the reasoned improvement of our built environment.

Virginie Fortin-Dapozzo

Associate Architect

Since 2011 Virginie Fortin-Dapozzo has showcase a versatile ability to work on projects of all types and of varying scales. She joined the studio in 2013, where she is intricately involved in every stage of a project’s realization: from feasibility and program studies, concept development and construction drawings. A sensitive thinker, Virginie immerses herself in the context of a project to uncover the most thoughtful solutions.

Audrey Labonté

Associate Architect

Audrey Labonté joined Archi- in 2017. Her experience and her interests enables her to establish a spirit of teamwork and collaboration within the studio. Her organizational skills and thoroughness bring coherence and structure to every project. She has a particularly strong background in interior detailing, highlighting both her creativity and technical knowledge as well as her attention to detail.

Julien Miel

Associate Senior Technician

At Archi- since 2016, Julien Miel showcased a strong aptitude in project management, site supervision and technical design. A seasoned supervisor and skilled communicator, Julien knows how to rally project contributors around a common goal and with his contagious good humor, is an indispensable presence in the studio. Additionally, he heads Archi- IT department.