What Quinzhee Architecture does

Quinzhee Architecture is a Quebec City-based private architecture practice founded in 2013 by Guillaume Fafard, operating with a team of approximately 12 professionals from its headquarters at 365 rue Bouffard. The firm specializes in multi-unit residential projects in lightweight wood frame construction for urban densification, with additional work in experiential chalets in natural settings, local commercial spaces (restaurants, microbreweries), and ephemeral installations such as parklets. Its core technical capabilities center on Passive House certified design — two staff hold the CPHD designation — and on double-stud wood framing, demonstrated on the Scandinave multi-residential project at over 20% higher energy performance than current standards.

The firm's customer base spans SMB food and beverage operators (Baloney Sandwicherie, Microbrasserie Siboire), enterprise real estate developers (CSR Immobilier, Fondateur Immobilier / Escalera Entrepreneur Général), and individual homeowners across the Quebec City metropolitan area and surrounding regions including Orford, Petite-Rivière-St-François, and Saint-Raymond. Distribution is direct, through project commissions, with developer partnerships providing a pipeline for multi-unit residential work. Pricing for architectural services is project-based and not publicly standardized, though Passive House construction is disclosed as carrying an approximately 10% upfront cost premium over conventional construction in Quebec.

Beyond core architectural services, Quinzhee has diversified into two adjacent revenue streams: the Boutique Sympathique, an e-commerce storefront launched in November 2025 selling architecture-inspired apparel and accessories (coasters, water bottles, notebooks, t-shirts, caps, socks, tote bags) priced from $12 to $45 CAD, and 'Louer un Quinzhee,' a chalet rental service listing Quinzhee-designed experiential cabins on VRBO and Airbnb. The firm is founder-led with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or institutional ownership, and it pursues a community-led go-to-market approach emphasizing the democratization of architecture through public engagement, sponsorships, and a recurring student bursary.

Name

Quinzhee Architecture

Legal name

Quinzhee Architecture

Website

https://quinzhee.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Quinzhee Architecture is a Quebec City-based private architecture firm specializing in multi-unit residential, Passive House certified design, experiential chalets, and local commercial spaces. Founded in 2013, the 12-person practice serves developers, SMBs, and homeowners across Quebec.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

Keywords

• Multi-unit residential architecture
• Passive House design
• Lightweight wood construction
• Experiential chalet design
• Urban densification architecture

Headquarters

HQ city

Quebec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Full-service architectural design for multi-unit residential buildings, experiential chalets, local commercial spaces, and ephemeral installations. Projects span urban dense contexts in Quebec City's central quarters to natural settings.
2. Passive House Consulting: Passive House design and certification services integrated into architectural projects, contributing to the democratization of passive design principles.
3. Boutique Sympathique (Accessories and Apparel): Sale of architectural-inspired accessories and clothing items (coasters, water bottles, notebooks, t-shirts, caps, socks) inspired by the firm's projects, sold via the online boutique.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Quinzhee Architecture provides professional architectural design services focused on multi-unit residential buildings in lightweight wood construction for dense urban contexts in Quebec City, along with Passive House certified design, experiential chalets in natural settings, local commercial spaces, and ephemeral installations. The firm also operates the Boutique Sympathique, an online merchandise shop selling architecture-inspired accessories and apparel, and offers rental experiences of designed chalets.

Product overview

Quinzhee Architecture is an architecture firm offering comprehensive design services centered on multi-unit residential buildings in light wood construction for urban densification, along with Passive House-certified consulting. The firm also operates the 'Boutique Sympathique,' a merchandise line featuring architecture-inspired accessories (coasters, apparel, water bottles, notebooks, and bags) themed around completed projects. The firm additionally offers rental experiences through 'Louer un Quinzhee' featuring their designed chalets and retreats.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Boutique Sympathique: Online merchandise shop selling accessories and clothing inspired by Quinzhee projects, including underglasses, t-shirts, caps, socks, water bottles, notebooks, and bags.

Products and services

• Architectural Design Services Comprehensive architectural design services for multi-unit residential buildings using light wood construction in dense urban contexts, experiential chalets in natural settings, local commerce spaces, ephemeral installations, and renovation projects in Quebec City and surrounding regions. Targeted at real estate developers, property owners, and small business operators.
• Passive House Consulting Passive House design and certification consulting offering high-performance, energy-efficient building design delivering up to 90% energy savings versus conventional construction. Provided as a specialized service integrated into architectural design mandates for residential and chalet projects.
• Louer un Quinzhee (Chalet Rental Experience) Rental service that allows guests to experience Quinzhee-designed experiential chalets and retreats in natural settings across Quebec, including Petite-Rivière-St-François, Orford, and Saint-Raymond. Functions both as a hospitality revenue stream and as a way to showcase the firm's Passive House and chalet design work.
• Boutique Sympathique (Architecture-Inspired Accessories and Apparel) Online shop selling accessories and apparel inspired by Quinzhee's architectural projects, including coasters (Les sous-verre du Baloney), apparel (Le chandail de Ludger, La casquette de Berthe), socks (Les bas de Raoul), drinkware (Le bidon du Siboire), stationery (Le carnet de Jean-Luc), and bags (Le sac de Franky). Targeted at architecture enthusiasts and the general public; supports the firm's mission to democratize architecture.
• Les sous-verre du Baloney Acoustic felt coaster set inspired by the Baloney Sandwicherie project, priced at $12.00 CAD, sold via the Boutique Sympathique online store.
• Le chandail de Ludger Unisex t-shirt featuring window designs from the Ludger residential project, priced at $45.00 CAD in sizes S to XXL, sold via the Boutique Sympathique online store.
• La casquette de Berthe Six-panel unstructured cap with embroidered illustrations depicting the Berthe project's four distinct building volumes, priced at $45.00 CAD, sold via the Boutique Sympathique online store.
• Les bas de Raoul Mid-calf socks inspired by the Raoul building's brick facade patterns, featuring protruding headers and running bond patterns in five colors, priced at $20.00 CAD, sold via the Boutique Sympathique online store.
• Le bidon du Siboire 620ml BPA-free recycled water bottle featuring the rear facade of Microbrasserie Siboire, priced at $20.00 CAD, sold via the Boutique Sympathique online store.
• Le carnet de Jean-Luc 5.5 x 8.5 inch dotted notebook with 80 pages and sewn (German) binding, featuring axonometric illustrations showing site analysis steps from the Jean-Luc project, priced at $15.00 CAD, sold via the Boutique Sympathique online store.
• Le sac de Franky 13.8 x 15.8 inch tote bag with Tyvek exterior, canvas interior and straps, featuring an illustration by local artist Charles Turcotte celebrating the Franky project's ground-floor programming, priced at $20.00 CAD, sold via the Boutique Sympathique online store.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 90% energy savings compared to existing buildings through Passive House design
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Baloney SandwicherieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration between Quinzhee Architecture, Baloney Sandwicherie, and Felt Right for the design of the restaurant interior and custom coaster accessories. The acoustic felt panels on the ceiling inspired the coaster design, creating a cohesive brand identity connecting food service and architecture.
• Siboire (Microbrasserie)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuinzhee designed the renovation of an old paint store into the Siboire microbrewery, transforming a blind facade into a vibrant community space. Collaboration extended to a custom water bottle accessory (Le bidon du Siboire) sold through the Boutique Sympathique.
• Atelier MockUpminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Atelier MockUp for the design and construction of the Parklet Miyagi, which won a Cecobois Excellence Award in 2021 and a Gold award at the Grands Prix du Design 2021.
• CSR ImmobilierminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partnership with CSR Immobilier on the Charles residential project, which was recognized at the Prix Nobilis 2023.
• Fondateur ImmobilierminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partnership with Fondateur Immobilier and Escalera Entrepreneur Général on the Joséphine residential project, recognized at Prix Nobilis 2023.
• Vivre en VilleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuinzhee participated in Vivre en Ville's MMAC (Mobiliser les Milieux dans l'Action Climatique) project, joining a mission to Ottawa to learn about transforming suburban areas through 'croissance réparatrice' (repairing growth) strategies for climate action.
• PMML (courtiers hypothécaires)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGuillaume Fafard appeared on the 'Au Tour du Prêt' podcast hosted by PMML mortgage brokers to discuss architecture, real estate development, and housing accessibility topics.
• Charles Turcotte (artist)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with local artist Charles Turcotte for the illustration on the Franky tote bag accessory, celebrating community collaboration and social interactions as core design values.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Atelier Pierre Thibault: Quebec-based architecture firm known for residential and sustainable wood-frame design in sensitive landscapes; highly comparable to Quinzhee's Nordic, ecologically-driven multi-unit residential practice in Quebec.
• Appareil Architecture: Montreal architecture firm with strong residential and adaptive-reuse portfolio; comparable in scale, project types, and Quebec urban context to Quinzhee.
• La Shed Architecture: Montreal firm specializing in residential and small-scale commercial architecture with a focus on craft and contextual integration; similar in size, mission, and design sensibility to Quinzhee.
• KANVA Architecture: Montreal architecture firm focused on community-engaged residential and cultural projects; comparable in mission-driven, design-forward approach and Quebec geography.
• ACDF Architecture: Montreal-based architecture firm recognized for innovative residential and mixed-use projects with a playful, contemporary aesthetic; comparable in style and award profile to Quinzhee's signature.
• MU Architecture: Montreal firm with strong residential and contemporary design portfolio emphasizing material innovation; comparable in aesthetic ambition and Canadian residential focus.
• L'OEUF: Quebec-based architecture firm with multi-unit residential and urban infill expertise; directly comparable in regional focus and project typology to Quinzhee.
• BGLA architecture: Quebec City architecture firm with a comparable scale and focus on multi-unit residential and urban projects; directly competes for similar developer clients in the Quebec City market.

Broad incumbents

• Provencher_Roy: Major Montreal-based architecture firm with significant residential, commercial, and urban design portfolio; a broad incumbent in the same Quebec architectural market as Quinzhee.
• Lemay: One of Canada's largest architecture firms with broad practice including residential and urban design; represents the larger incumbent alternative clients may consider alongside Quinzhee for multi-unit mandates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/quinzheearchitecture
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/quinzhee-architecture
• Instagraminstagram.com/quinzhee_architecture/?hl=fr-ca

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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