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simplification and reduction are creative processes that allow us emphasizing what genuinely matters to the user and address sustainability challenges in a unique way,” says Archi-. While its primary focus lies within the healthcare and institutional sphere, the firm also actively participates in residential and commercial sectors. The adaptability of its design approach and the breadth of its project portfolio are key defining elements of its identity. The Archi- team is proud of its ability to adapt quickly to an everchanging construction industry. Sustainability has become an imperative in modern architecture, and Archi- prioritizes reduction in built areas, material use, and energy expended during construction to reduce the environmental footprint of their projects. “Economy of means is an integral part of our architectural philosophy and is now an imperative for any sustainable construction approach,” explain Archi-. “Our approach follows this line of thinking. It involves maximizing the reuse of existing elements, studying the orientation, optimizing natural sunlight and the performance of the envelope to minimize the ecological impact of the project.” Additionally, there has been a shift in the architectural landscape from the “starchitect” m (Credit - Raphaël Thibodeau) École de Technologie Supérieure - Redesign of the Main Library (Credit -Stéphane Brugger) Kosma Kare Canada New Corporate Headquarters 7

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