A bridge between the past and the future, La shed

In colloquial Québécois French, la shed (borrowed from English) is a place where we store things that we don’t need anymore. It’s also where we would go to play and shelter ourselves from the rain when we were kids – a familiar place that was a part of everyday life. La Shed was created for that very purpose: to bring architecture back to a human level. 

Founded by three young architects (Sébastien Parent, Yannick Laurin, and Renée Mailhot), the firm specializes in renovation and the transformation of buildings. It quickly distinguished itself from the others with its approach based on comprehension and accessibility. There’s no need to have a master’s degree in architecture to understand the pure and luminous vision that is associated with their transformations.

The architects use a dialogue-based approach to develop a relationship, which is a cornerstone of the smooth running of the project. The associates insist on meeting the client’s demands while still proposing an innovative vision. After that, it’s a matter of finding practical and functional solutions to the multiple challenges of building restoration. Respecting the past while looking to the future, that is precisely what defines this firm who established itself through its direct contact with the public. 

La Shed believes that it’s possible to hire an architect without breaking the bank, and this philosophy led to a very successful journey.