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ARCHITEM Wolff Shapiro Kuskowski architectes« As architects we play an important ARCHITEM Wolff Shapiro Kuskowski architectes was formed in 1986 by Andréa Wolff, Elizabeth role in interpreting the goals of the Shapiro and Magda Kuskowski and has, since then, expanded the partnership to include Mira institutions into physical form, to Katnick. ARCHITEM strives for design quality and innovative solutions, two principles that guided provide the physical link between its foundation and development.these aspirations and the built form. Over the past 30 years, ARCHITEM has developed substantial experience in the design and Architecture provides an important construction of institutional, commercial and residential facilities. The firm’s philosophy is to vehicle that responds to particular extract clues from the existing built environment to complement rather than compete with thephilosophies and influences people’s surroundingsandtointegratesustainableprinciplesintheirdesignprocess. Withthis,ARCHITEMbehaviour and sense of well-being. » has gained a reputation for successful and sensitive integration of new construction. ARCHITEM’s dedication to their client’s expressed needs and desires, allows the team to respond individually to each design problem, creating unique architectural solutions that combine traditional and contemporary vocabularies with new technologies. Throughout the design process,fromtheconceptualphasetoprojectexecution,ARCHITEMremainsinclosecollaboration with the client, ensuring a positive outcome by following the principles listed below: ABILITY TO LISTEN We assist the client to articulate their aspirations and requirements in order to be able to translate these objectives into a cohesive and exciting concept that maximizes the potential of the site. CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK We are attentive to your needs and points of view and respond in a constructive way to find the best solutions. FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY We control costs throughout the design and building process. We select materials for their sustainability, quality, value, ease of maintenance as well as compatibility with the existing context. ACCESSIBILITY We are there for you. We dedicate a partner to your project who is responsive and present throughout its entire duration. TEAM WORK Working as a Team with our clients, other consultants and builders produces the best results. www.architem.ca

Exhibitions, Conferences & Publications Canadian Interiors: Modern Modernized, January February 2018 Exhibition Regards d’architectes: Maison de l’architecture du Québec, June 2016 2014 Forces “L’Architecture Passerelle Selon Andrea Wolff” no. 179 2014 Esquisses “Les Femmes en Architecture” vol. 25 no. 2 Summer 2013 2008 MAISON Montréal no. d’été 2008 Volume 01: McGill School of Architecture 2007 2006 Lecture : Women In Architecture 2004 Lecture: 15 Belvedere, A Green Project, Vanier Cegep 2001 Lecture: Robert Findlay’s Work Revue de L’architecture Québécoise: Selwyn House School“Guide To Recent Architecture”, S. Ware, Ellipsis: The Unitarian Church Of Montreal

Competitions & Awards2018 Les plus beaux jardins du Québec: 2e prix et prix coup de coeur2018 Grand Prix du Design Prix Cuisine: Blue Steel2017 CISC Prix d’Excellence de la construction en acier: Brown’s Shoes Head Office2017 CISC Prix d’Excellence de la construction en acier : A Room with a View2017 OAQ Award of Excellence Finalist: A Room with a View2017 Subzero Wolf Kitchen Design contest Global winner: Blue Steel2017 AZ Awards, People’s Choice Award: Social Good Category: Old Brewery Mission2015 UDI Award of excellence: Brown’s Shoes Head Office2015 OAQ Award of Excellence Finalist: Brown’s Shoes Head Office2015 Best of Canadian Interiors: Montreal Loft2011 Urban Design Competition: Namur: Jean Talon West2011 Design Competition Finalist: Trois-Rivières Amphitheatre2008 Design Competition Finalist: Westmount Sports Arena2005 Design Competition: Cistercian Abbey2004 Design Competition Finalist: Holy Blossom Temple, Toronto1999 Design Competition Finalist: Concordia Science Building1996 OAQ Mention: Westmount Square Apartment Renovation1994 OAQ Prix d’excellence “Mention”: House on Westmount Avenue1987 Prix Orange: Boîte De Nuit Metropolis



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INSTITUTIONAL ARCHITEMMCGILL UNIVERSITY WILLIAM AND MARY BROWN BUILDING *Montreal, QCARCHITEM designed this new buildingfor McGill that consolidates its studentservices (healthcare, social services andadministrative offices, daycare etc). It’slocation at the geographical centre of thecampus provides a physical link betweenthe upper and lower Campus offering asheltered pedestrian route with entranceson McTavish, Dr. Penfield and Peel forstudents and the local population whileframing views of the city and campus.

construction cost : $ 10.5 M project area : 5 800 sq. m completion : 1999 * in consortium

INSTITUTIONAL ARCHITEMSELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL *Westmount, QCAs winner of a competition of ideas,ARCHITEM executed a multi-phasedproject that included the design of a newbuilding to complement the architecturalensemble of the school and create a centrefor its urban campus. All the phaseswere coordinated to allow the normalfunctioning of the school on its premises.construction cost: $15,4 Mproject area: 3 500 sq. m.completion: 2006* in consortium

Phase 1 - $ 9 M - 2003New Construction: The new 3,500 squaremeters addition incorporates learning andcomputer centres, an exhibition/meetingspace and an underground gymnasium.Phase 2 - $ 4 M - 2004Renovation and reorganization of theexisting Lucas Building to house theelementary and middle school facilities.Phase 3 - $ 1.2 M - 2005Renovation of the senior school sciencelaboratories to provide a state-of-the-artlearning environment.Phase 4 - $ 1.2 M - 2006Creation of a performance and dining hallwithin the Lucas building with renovatedkitchen and serving facilities.

INSTITUTIONALARCHITEMBISHOP’S COLLEGE SCHOOL HARTLAND MOLSON PAVILION * construction cost : $ 6.5MLennoxville, QC project area : 4500 sq.m. completion : 2004ARCHITEM’sdesignandconstructionofthe * in consortiumNew Hartland Molson Pavilion created afocal point on the campus quadrangle.The pavilion consolidates all thecommunity activities; student centre,theatre, music / drama facilities andlearning centre.The mandate also included the renovationof the Patison Building, to provide state-of-the art science laboratories connected tothe new Pavilion.To complete the ensemble around thequad, this new complex connects to theexisting Arts Building via a bridge withan enclosed pedestrian circulation on theupper level.



INSTITUTIONAL ARCHITEMBISHOP’S COLLEGE SCHOOL MITCHELL HOUSELennoxville, QCNew 3-storey dormitory building for 36students incorporating two house parenthouses, resident scholar apartments and amultipurpose teaching space.Set in a collegial campus, sited to opento the natural terrain, forest, river andcampus, the design maximizes views to thesurrounding nature from the social spacesand bedrooms. Materials are selected tocomplement the campus palette of brick,pre-cast concrete and stone.project budget : $6Mproject area: 2200 sq.m.scheduled completion : Fall 2019

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INSTITUTIONAL ARCHITEMCONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM & AKIVA SCHOOLMontreal, QC This phased project for this Jewish institution included transformational work for Akiva School. ARCHITEM designed an underground gym as well as renovating the school to accommodate double the elementary school population. Phase 1 – $2.5 M - 2004 Renovation of Metcalfe Social Hall, Lobby and adjacent amenities. Phase 2 – $2.7 M - 2004 Renovation and complete re-organization of Elementary School and Preschool Phase 3 – $3.2 M - 2005 Construction of a new underground gymnasium and exit stair volume for existing Sanctuary space. Phase 4 – $1.75 M - 2006 Renovation of Kensington Social Hall, administrative spaces and construction of a new floor area for Rabbinical services. Phase 5 – $600, 000 - 2008 Renovation of Akiva School Library

project area : 3 500 sq. mcompletion : 2006

INSTITUTIONAL ARCHITEMMISS EDGAR’S & MISS CRAMP’S SCHOOLWestmount, QCARCHITEM prepared a master plan andbudget study for the school’s expansionwithin the municipality’s restrictive by-laws. It included a new athletic facilityand classrooms built into the school’shilly terrain. From this study, the schoolexecuted a number of smaller projects.The projects included windowreplacement, the renovation &interior design of classrooms and thetransformation of the school’s gyminto a multi-purpose space includinga retractable stage, stage lighting andacoustic paneling.project cost : $ 2 Mcompletion : 2007



INSTITUTIONAL Unités de réadaptation Urgence sociale ARCHITEM Services cliniques Services sportifs et de loisirCENTRE JEUNESSE LAURENTIDES Services pédagogiquesLaurentians, QC Services administratifsIn 2017, at the invitation of Quebec’s Services alimentairesMinistère de la Santé, and the Société Services de soutienQuébécoisedesinfrastructures,ARCHITEM Espaces extérieurswas one of 3 firms selected to develop a Circulation verticaledesign concept for a 90-student facility Circulationincluding dormitories, classrooms, gym,libraryhealthfacilitiesetc.Thiswastoserveas a prototype to develop new centresdedicated for young people in difficulty inthe province.



INSTITUTIONAL ARCHITEMTHE UNITARIAN CHURCH OF MONTREALMontreal, QCARCHITEM designed and executed a newchurch for a congregation of 300 peoplefollowing a fire that destroyed the originalbuilding. The building is organized arounda private garden with the distinctivesanctuary volume located at the front,establishing a place of prominence onthe street. The church building containsa large public hall, administrative officesand teaching rooms. The sanctuary, amulti-purpose space with special acoustictreatment also serves as a concert hall.

construction cost : $3 Mproject area : 10 000 sq.ft.completion : 1996

INSTITUTIONAL ARCHITEMOLD BREWERY MISSION (OBM)Montreal, QCThe objective of the renovation was tocreate an environment which imparteda sense of dignity to the institution’shomeless population and speaks to thecore values of the institution.Through re-planning the spaces,maximizing the exposure to natural lightand the use of warm materials, we wereable to provide a relaxed environment forthe OBM’s clients in the Cafeteria and Caféas well as improving the efficiency in theKitchen.project cost : $2Mcompletion : 2017



INSTITUTIONALARCHITEMMONTREAL MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS (MMFA)Montreal, QC ARCHITEM’s involvement in exhibition design at the MMFA dates from 2007. Working closely with the MMFA’s director, Nathalie Bondil and head of exhibition production, Sandra Gagné, for permanent, temporary and travelling exhibitions, the design approach is inspired by the period of the exhibited art to help tell the story of its place in history. Noble materials such as stone, metal, glass & wood are manipulated in a way that is inviting to the visitor and evocative of the ambiance of the different periods when the art was produced. 2018 Napoleon - Art and Court Life in the Imperial Palace 2017 Pavilion de la Paix for European Art 2012 The Clark Institute’s - Once upon a time…Impressionism 2011 Permanent Collection Galleries - European Art 2007 Pour l’Art - All for Art



INSTITUTIONAL ARCHITEMVISUAL ARTS CENTREWestmount, QCWith a minimum intervention, ARCHITEMgave the Centre a more prominentpresence on Victoria Avenue. Theproject included modifications to themain entrance to provide accessibility,modifications to the building’s façadeincluding the introduction of newsignage and lighting to provide a unifiedappearance, the introduction of new, easilyoperable windows to fit into the existingopenings and the transformation of thegarage into studio space. The project wasexecuted in two phases.completion : 2005 - 2010

HILLEL HOUSEMontreal, QCThis turn-of-century mansion in downtownMontreal functions as a student centreand residence. The mandate includedan addition to include a secure mainentrance and the introduction of an exitstair, renovation and upgrades to thecommercial kitchen, residential rooms onthe top floor, meeting and administrativespaces and restoration work for themuseum-quality stained glass windowsand all of the exterior brickwork.Project Cost: 1.3MCompleted: 2005

INSTITUTIONAL 12 Grade Unit ARCHITEM 1. classroomCENTENNIAL ACADEMY 2. quiet studyMontreal, QC 3. tutorial roomCentennial Academy, a high school & 3 4. circulation & lockersCEGEP for students requiring individualattention, needed to relocate. ARCHITEM 4prepared a programme reflecting theschool’s needs and assisted the school 2to evaluate different options; moving toexisting school buildings or constructing CENTENNCSplIaAescsLiraoAlotCymACsDla&EssTMeesaYchPiRnOg GSpRaAceMs REPORTa new facility. These studies includedconceptual planning, volumetric studies Student Successandbasicbudgets.Illustratedisafeasibility Assembly Spacesstudy to construct a new school. Sta O ces & General Administrationproject budget : $20 M (including site)2006Spatial Organization of All Facilities 4.12 Spacial Organization of All Facilities MS MS MS C MS COLLEGE ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY SPACE SPACE C STUDENT SUCCESSHS HS STUDENT ASSEMBLY SUCCESS SPACE LITERACY HS/MS GENERAL COLLEGE MULTI- STAFF ADMIN STAFF PURPOSE SPACE HS MUSIC SCIENCE ART CAFETERIA GYMNASIUM PHYS ED LOCKERS STAGE & DRAMA FITNESSClassrooms & Teaching Spaces 31Specialty ClassesStudent SuccessAssembly Spaces



INSTITUTIONAL ARCHITEMSUMMIT SCHOOLVille Saint-Laurent, QCDesign proposal in 2015 for an additionto this school for special needs students.The expansion includes a sports facility,cafeteria and additional classrooms,designed to create a campus-likeenvironment for students that is warm,secure and sustainable.



INSTITUTIONALARCHITEMAMPITHÉÂTRE DE TROIS-RIVIÈRES -COMPETITION FINALIST AVENUE DES DRAVEURS (PRÉVUE) 1Ville Trois-Rivières, QC 3 4ARCHITEM was a finalist in this design 2 56competition in 2011. The concept, anICON in the landscape, this outdoor 8amphitheatre for 10,000 people, invites RUE DES URSULINESyear-round activity on a new riverside park.A city square deconstructs on the riversideas a landscaped roof for the amphitheatre.The 3-dimensional façade, Modulationorchestrée creates a kinetic illusion thatchanges as we move along its face. 7completion : 2011



INSTITUTIONAL ARCHITEMBISHOP’S UNIVERSITY DIVINITY HOUSELennoxville, QCDesign concept for a centre dedicatedto Indigenous students for a gatheringspace and resource centre. Housed in aprominently located university buildingconstructed in 1890, the concept maintainsthe architectural integrity of the house,while introducing modifications to providean inviting, accessible centre that opensto the exterior with integrated landscapeelements and views to the river andcampus.In progress - 2018

MONTREAL HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL CENTREMontreal, QCThe Feasibility Study for a new extension tothe Montreal Holocaust Memorial Centrefocussed on increasing the centre’s publicpresence on the street and reorganizing itsexhibition and administrative space over3 floors. Inserted between two existingbuildings, the museum’s new galleryvolume is composed of transparent andsolidelements,creatingamasssurroundedby natural light, to evoke a sense of historyand hope.construction cost: $ 3 Mproject area: 1900 sq. m.completion: 2013

INSTITUTIONAL ARCHITEMYM-YWHAMontreal, QCARCHITEM developed a Master Plan torevitalize the health centre and createa community centre that would attractthe young members of the community.The concept maximized the introductionof natural light to social and circulationspaces. Visitors could catch glimpses intothe reconfigured Gym, an open space over2 floors creating a dynamic atmosphere.

construction budget: $ 8.6 M project area: 2500 sq. m. 2015



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COMMERCIAL ARCHITEMBROWNS HEAD OFFICE& NATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTRESaint-Laurent, QCAwarded LEED Silver Certification, theinnovative architecture for this newbuilding has become an identifiableimage for a corporation committed todesign excellence and the wellbeingof its team. The building’s designincorporates an existing silver maplegrove within its architectural expressionand planning. Composed of two distinctvolumes, the large warehouse at therear with its dark solid panels providesa backdrop to the ephemeral glazedadministration volume.Selected as a finalist for the OAQ Prixd’excellence, this project was awardedthe Real Estate Award of Excellence in2015 by the IDU.

AWARDED LEED PROJECT SHORTLISTED REAL ESTATE AWARD OF client : BrownsSILVER CERTIFIED BY OAQ EXCELLENCE 2015 project budget : confidential project area : 12 500 sq. m. site area : 35 000 sq. m. silver maple forest : 8 000 sq. m. completion : October 2014 Awarded LEED Silver Certification

COMMERCIAL ARCHITEMBROWN’S HEAD OFFICE& NATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTRESaint-Laurent, QC



COMMERCIAL ARCHITEMLES JARDINS DE WESTMOUNTMontreal, QC ARCHITEM developed the design concept and documents required by the municipality to receive the building permit for the transformation of this industrial building into condominiums. By adding an additional floor to the building, we created distinctive 2-storey penthouse units featuring terraces that framed views of the City. completion : 2010



COMMERCIAL ARCHITEMJUDITH & CHARLESMontreal Toronto, Vancouver, and New York CityDesign of multiple boutiques acrossCanada and the US for this woman’sclothing retailer. The design approachreflects the refinement and quality ofthe brand with its clean space design,material selection, signage, lighting, anddisplay elements.completion :Vancouver, BC: 2013New York, NY: 2015Toronto, ON: 2015Montreal, QC: 2018