Driven by a desire to share a renewed vision of architecture, Claude Provencher and Michel Roy founded Provencher_Roy in 1983.
In the early 1990s, the World Trade Centre Montréal project brought the firm into the spotlight. The transformation of this neglected urban block—located in the city’s historic core—captured attention and breathed new life into the neighborhood. By designing projects with a long-term perspective from the outset, the firm demonstrated a commitment to sustainable and responsible development.
In the following years, the arrival of new partners from a variety of backgrounds (Moureaux Hauspy, Beauchamp Bourbeau, Birtz Bastien Beaudoin Laforest, GRC Architects) enriched the Provencher_Roy collective. This diversity of experience helped broaden the firm’s expertise, which now encompasses an integrated practice in architecture, interior design, urban planning, urban design, and landscape architecture.
Today, the firm continues to uphold the founding vision: to consistently engage in responsible interventions that promote enriching spatial experiences and collective well-being.
Organized into small, human-scale studios, our teams are empowered with creative freedom, open collaboration, and analytical thinking—within an environment that fosters innovation. Provencher_Roy now operates four offices and employs over 350 people.
Committed to responsible interventions alongside visionary partners, our mission is to conceive and realize high-quality, sustainable, inclusive, and meaningful architecture.
Our vision is to be a collaborator of choice across Canada in architectural research, innovation, and creativity. Our firm attracts and welcomes talent, while preparing its studios to meet the challenges of transforming the built heritage.
The firm is renowned for the excellence of its signature projects across a wide range of sectors and is known for earning—and maintaining—the trust of its clients in Quebec, Ontario, and beyond.
Our specialized teams
BIM
Our BIM team ensures optimal project management. Integrated into our workflows since 2008, BIM enables us to experiment and collaborate with multiple teams across diverse projects.
The full integration of models promotes coordination and synergy among various stakeholders, resulting in a true virtual simulation of the building’s design.
3D
Based on digital models, our 3D team develops a range of communication tools that support decision-making.
Their expertise spans from digital imaging (still visuals and videos) to interactive formats such as virtual reality and 360° tours, as well as digital twins and interactive models, which are our primary representation tools.
Sustainability
Our sustainable development experts design bright, adaptable, and comfortable spaces where every detail, from acoustics to thermal comfort, is carefully considered. They prioritize natural materials, circadian lighting, abundant vegetation, optimal air quality, and efficient energy management to create a healthy and sustainable environment.
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