URBAN PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Exploring new ways of building cities by pushing the boundaries of architecture and design
Expertise
A convergence of skills dedicated to urban innovation.
Proactivity
A cross-disciplinary and holistic approach to contemporary urban creation.
Integrated Design
A multidisciplinary team and a collaborative mindset working together to create lasting value.
What does urban planning and development mean to us?
In this era of unprecedented environmental change, the question of cities and territories – their dynamics, interdependencies, and (re)development – is more relevant than ever. As our ways of life undergo profound transformation, how must urban spaces adapt to new social, economic, cultural, ecological, and digital realities?
At A4 Architecture + Design, we believe that urban planning and development are essential foundations for collective sustainability, active participation in economic and social life, cultural growth, and the overall well-being of citizens. Our expertise supports you in creating sustainable environments that meet the various challenges facing urban areas, including versatility, adaptability, accessibility, resilience, and inclusion.
Whether for landscaping projects, the (re)development of spaces and public parks, the requalification of schoolyards, residential development projects, tourism sites, urban revitalization, or territorial planning, we leverage proven expertise and skills to help our clients imagine and create sustainable and harmonious living environments.
Creativity and Commitment
Our designers’ and creators’ inventiveness is constantly fueled by a search for new meaning in the notions of interior and exterior spaces, where the relationship to the environment plays a crucial role. We view architecture as a tool to blur the boundaries between built and unbuilt spaces, creating holistic living environments integrated with the urban characteristics of each project. By combining architecture and urban planning expertise within our team, we deliver proven and masterful knowledge in contemporary city-making. This complementarity, strengthened by a deep commitment to sustainability, enables us to work beyond construction boundaries and across various scales, addressing all aspects of collective life—housing, mobility, landscape, and more.
Commitment to Collective Well-Being
Our approach is based on a proactive methodology that combines technical expertise with strategic vision, leveraging the full energy of our team. This process begins with an in-depth analysis of the urban context, encompassing social, economic, environmental, cultural, and regulatory dimensions, as well as an assessment of the opportunities and challenges unique to each project.
Close collaboration and regular consultation with stakeholders are of paramount importance to ensure the success and compatibility of development projects. This approach allows for early and comprehensive consideration of the multiple issues at play, enabling us to better identify and understand needs, expectations, and operational and budgetary constraints from the initial ideation phase. Collaboration also involves an iterative process throughout the project, allowing for continuous adjustments based on feedback and evolving contexts. This ensures the relevance and success of development projects in an ever-changing environment.
OUR SERVICES
- Expertise in territorial studies and urban planning strategies
- Urban planning support for development projects: residential, mixed-use, recreational-tourism
- Master plan development in coordination with professionals and urban stakeholders
- Organization of public consultations
- Preliminary cost analysis for development projects
- Design of landscape plans for park and schoolyard projects
- Preparation of technical documents and estimates for tenders
- 3D volumetric modeling for development projects
COMPLETED PROJECTS
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SACRÉ-COEUR SCHOOLYARD
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At A4 Architecture, we are strongly committed to ensuring that the urban development of our projects is integrated with ecology while being sensitive to aesthetics, functionality, and environmental respect.
Through projects such as Les Jardins de la Vérendrye, we dedicate ourselves to creating sustainable spaces that foster harmony between humans and nature while meeting community needs.