The firm
Parka
Founded in 2013 by two Quebec architects, PARKA is a firm of architecture and design whose know-how and aesthetic sensibility are mixed to a collaborative approach. Dialogue and cooperation are keys for the firm. Parka places a high value on the human dimension of the project, placing users, their needs and aspirations at the center of the design. Parka is interested in designing thoughtful spaces and sustainable architecture, optimizing the user experience and minimizing environmental impacts.
Our mission
Our philosophy
We want to contribute to the evolution of design practice by placing human needs and aspirations at the center of our reflection. We use a collaborative approach to promote sensitive and creative solutions. Building on exchanges and collaborations with designers from various disciplines, from urban design to graphic design, we strive to develop adapted solutions that meet the needs of our clients. Thus, beyond the aesthetic and formal considerations that define the visual aspect of our projects, we rely on a personalised approach to each of them.
We aim at designing spaces, installations and objects that are positive additions to the lives of our clients and the community. Through our creative process, we want to improve people's lives.
Our strength
Our team
-
Luc Bélanger
architect co-founder, OAQ 2009
Luc is distinguished by his great interest in creative processes. With a diversified experience and having worked on large-scale projects, both in Quebec and internationally, he has a long-standing commitment to customer service and the quality of his projects. . In addition to his keen sense of design, Luc has extensive experience in office and project management. Good communicator, he has the unifying spirit necessary to encourage the setting up of interdisciplinary teams.
-
Geneviève Guimont
architect co-founder, PA LEED, OAQ 2012
-
Philippe Chabot
senior technician
-
Camille Bernard
architect, OAQ 2016
-
Stéphane Sarian
senior technician
-
Gisèle Fraser
architect, OAQ 2013
-
Véronique Boulet
Architect, PA LEED, 0AQ 2009
-
Meaghan Gervais
Communications coordinator
-
Cynthia Roy
Interior designer
-
Isabelle Rhéaume
senior technician
-
Maryse Béland
Architectural intern
-
Daniel St-Jean
Architectural intern
Expertise
Services
Driven by the passion of architecture and design, our team is interested in all the stages that lead a design project from idea to realization. Fervent followers of the multidisciplinary approach, we like to explore all facets of design and explore various scales, ranging from the usual object to the large building.
-
Nature of projects
Residential,
Commercial,
Corporate,
Institutional and sports,
Events,
Industrial.
-
Services
Pre-project studies,
Achievements of plans and specifications,
Construction site surveillance,
Consulting services,
Graphical representation and 3D,
Signage.
-
Business areas
Architecture,
Interior design,
Signage design,
Product design,
Furniture design.
Press
Features
-
Archipendium - Archipendium 2019 - 365 buildings | architects - Germany
Project: Multifunctional Center
-
Design Chronicle - Residence in Stoneham by Parka - Canada
Project: Residence in Stoneham
-
Dwell - Top 5 Cabins of the Week That Bring Warmth to the Wilderness - United-States
-
AECCafé - PARKA’s New Office in Québec, Canada - United-States
-
OfficeLovin' - A Peek Inside Squeeze Studio Animation’s Quebec Office - Czech Republic
Project: Squeeze Studio Animation
-
Foodielovin - Parka abolished border between kitchen and dining area at Quebec restaurant - Czech Republic
-
Tastet - Arvi : incontournable expérience gastronomique à Limoilou - Canada
-
Foodielovin - London Jack in Quebec is designed to look like famous London pubs - Czech Republic
-
Index-Design - Cinq bains avec vue aménagés par des firmes québécoise - Canada
-
Kollectif - Un nouveau site internet pour souligner les 5 ans de la firme! - Canada
-
Joli Joli Design - Élégant projet résidentiel à Stoneham par Parka Architecture - Canada
Project: Residence in Stoneham
-
La Pièce - Résidence à Stoneham par Parka Architecture - Canada
Project: Residence in Stoneham
-
Radio-Canada - Contrat octroyé pour les travaux à la base de plein air de Sainte-Foy - Canada
-
AECCafé - Résidence à Stoneham in Canada by PARKA – Architecture & Design - United-States
Project: Residence in Stoneham
-
City of Quebec - Concours de supports à vélo - Canada
-
HRI Mag - London Jack : Made in England - Canada
-
Joli Joli Design - Les nouveaux bureaux de Parka architecture installés dans une ancienne manufacture de chaussures - Canada
-
OfficeLovin' - Inside PARKA Architecture’s Minimalist Quebec Office - Czech republic
-
Le Soleil - Havre de paix à Stoneham - Canada
Project: Residence in Stoneham
-
Office Snapshot - PARKA Architecture Offices – Québec City - United-States
-
Work Design Magazine - PARKA - Architecture & Design's employee-centric Quebec city offices - United-States
-
Index-Design - La firme Parka architecture agrandit ses bureaux - Canada
-
Joli Joli Design - Se sentir comme chez soi au restaurant Arvi à Québec - Canada
-
Design Milk - The Wentworth Cabin Is a Quaint, Light-Filled Retreat in Québec - United-States
-
Joli Joli Design - Ce paisible nouveau chalet par Parka Architecture dans les Laurentides - Canada
-
Joli Joli Design - Les bureaux de l’Agence Masse brillamment rénovés à Limoilou - Canada
-
Canadian Contemporary - The Northern Home - United-States
Project: Residence de la Remontée
-
Le Soleil - Joyau des années 60 dans Sainte-Foy - Canada
Project: Résidence de l'Esperanto
-
Le Soleil - Chalet contemporain en pleine nature - Canada
-
Archello - PARKA'S OFFICE - Amsterdam
-
Living Magazine - December 2018 - United-States
Project: Residence in Stoneham
-
Joli Joli Design - Une jolie maison d'un joueur professionnel de hockey à Québec faite par Parka - Architecture - Canada
Project: Residence de la Remontée
-
Prix Nobilis - Lauréats 2017 - Bâtiment commercial (neuf ou rénové), Intérieur et extérieur - Canada
-
OfficeLovin' - Inside Agence Masse's Sleek New Quebec Office - Czech Republic
-
Dezeen - Quebec residence for ice hockey player includes indoor practice rink - England
Project: Residence de la Remontée
-
Hunker - A dated 1960s Quebec City Home Gets a Cool Contemporary Upgrade - United-States
Project: Résidence de l'Esperanto
-
Dezeen - PARKA Architecture overhauls modernist Canadian home - England
Project: Résidence de l'Esperanto
-
Canadian Architect - Emerging Talent : PARKA Architecture - Canada
-
BOB Magazine - Blades Barber - Space for beauty - Corea
-
AECCafé - Saint-Apollinaire Multifunctional Center in Quebec, Canada by PARKA - Architecture & Design - United-States
Project: Multifunctional Center
-
AN Shopfitting magazine - Blades Barbier - Italie
-
Dwell - Featured project - Residence at rue de l'Anse - England
-
Joli Joli Design - Résidence rue de l'Anse - un avant-après d'une maison des années 70 à Québec - Canada
-
Le Soleil - Chasse et pêche à la Base de plein air de Sainte-Foy - Canada
-
Index-Design - Revaloriser une résidence moderne de Ste-Foy - Canada
Project: Résidence de l'Esperanto
-
La Fabrique Crépue - blades barbier + coifferie internationale - Canada
-
Le Soleil - Coifferie Internationale : la coiffure de père en fils - Canada
-
Le Soleil - L’Ancienne-Lorette: de «l’ultramoderne» à côté du presbytère
-
OfficeLovin' - Inside Classe Affaires' Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaurres Office - Czech republic
Project: BusinessClass Solution
-
Joli Joli Design - Blades Barbier : le nouveau salon de barbier authentique dans un déco contemporain - Canada
-
Retail Design Blog - Blades Barbershop by PARKA, Quebec City - Canada - Hungary
-
Retail Design Blog - Surmesur boutique by PARKA, Quebec City - Canada - Hungary
-
Design Raid - Boutique Surmesur by PARKA - Canada
-
Design : Retail - Surmesur, Quebec City - United-States
-
Architecture Lab - Zolé! / Parka - Canada
-
Architecture Lab - House at Rue de l'Anse / Parka - Canada
-
Architecture Lab - Saint-Apollinaire Multifunctional Centre / Parka - Canada
Project: Multifunctional Center
-
Joli Joli Design - Condos St-Laurent - Penthouse spectaculaire avec vue sur le Château Frontenac - Canada
-
TV show - Vu de l'intérieur - Résidence de l'anse - Canada
-
Kollectif - Top 5 des meilleures cartes de Noël d'architectes québécois - Canada
-
ArchDaily - Saint-Apollinaire Multipurpose Center / Parka - United-States
Project: Multifunctional Center
-
Architizer - Featured project - Saint-Apollinaire Multifunctional Centre - United-States
Project: Multifunctional Center
-
Joli Joli Design - Le centre multifonctionnel de Saint-Apollinaire - Une nouvelle construction qui permet à la municipalité d'enrichir son offre de services en loisirs - Canada
Project: Multifunctional Center
-
Canadian Architect - Saint-Apollinaire Multifunctional Centre opens to the public - Canada
Project: Multifunctional Center
-
Kollectif - Répertoire spécial «Jeunes firmes d'architectes» 2015 - Canada
-
Baron Mag - 21 noms à surveiller en 2015 - Canada
-
Baron Mag - 6 architectes et designers d'intérieur québécois à surveiller - Canada
-
Kollectif - MENTION - PARKA architecture & design - « Concours Typhoon Class Submarine » - Canada
Project: Typhoon Class Submarine