VÉZINA architects

What VÉZINA architects does

VÉZINA architectes is a privately held, boutique architecture and interior design firm founded in 1995 by Catherine Vézina and headquartered at 1001 rue Lenoir, Suite B-435, Montréal, Quebec. The firm provides professional architectural services — consultation, preparatory studies, design and preliminary plans, final plans and specifications, and services during construction — across three primary segments: residential (single-family homes, multi-unit residences, and heritage home restorations), commercial (office renovations, retail environments, and heritage commercial conversions), and institutional (educational facilities, research laboratories, government offices, and professional orders). A distinguishing capability is heritage building restoration, conversion, and rehabilitation, demonstrated by projects such as the New City Gas concert venue (41,700 sq ft), the Maison Bruno-Normandin heritage restoration for Gestion Invessimmo, and the firm's achievement of the first SCAOPI (PPCMOI) zoning change in the City of Westmount's history for a multi-unit project at 500 Claremont.

The firm operates on a project-based professional services revenue model, with fees custom-quoted for each engagement based on scope, complexity, and building type rather than standardized pricing. Underlying technology is conventional for the architecture profession: AutoCAD, Revit (BIM), SketchUp for 3D modeling, and Adobe Suite for design and presentation, supplemented by in-house project management and permitting expertise. The firm maintains seven team members including four architects, one senior technician, one project manager with a Master's in Architecture, and a part-time accounts manager. Specialized services include 3D modeling, permit filings, rendering, and custom furniture design, delivered alongside recurring design partners Optima Design and Métaphore Design for interior design components on commercial and institutional projects.

The go-to-market model is sales-led and direct, relying on a comprehensive website portfolio, client referrals, and long-tenured institutional relationships with clients such as HEC Montréal, McGill University, John Abbott College, Vanier College, and the Ordre des Pharmaciens du Québec. The firm competes on personal service, technical regulatory expertise (particularly municipal permits, zoning changes, and heritage compliance), and a 25+ year local reputation rather than on scale, technology platform, or geographic reach. Geographic scope is regional (Quebec only), with no disclosed international or pan-Canadian operations.

Name

VÉZINA architects

Legal name

VÉZINA architectes

Website

https://vezinaarchitectes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

VÉZINA architectes is a privately held, Montreal-based boutique architecture and interior design firm founded in 1995, specializing in heritage building restoration, renovation, and complex project permitting for residential, commercial, and institutional clients across Quebec.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Interior Design Services (541410)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Historic Home Renovation & Preservation (HSAPAEAG)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Heritage building restoration
• Interior design services
• Commercial architecture design
• Residential architecture firm

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Design Services: Professional architecture and interior design services rendered across all project phases including consultation, design, permits, and construction supervision. Revenue is generated through project-based fees for residential, commercial, and institutional projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

VÉZINA architects is a boutique Montréal architecture and interior design firm providing full-service architecture across residential, commercial, institutional, and government projects, with particular specialization in heritage building restoration, conversion, and rehabilitation. Services span consultation, design, permit acquisition, construction documents, and on-site construction supervision, and are typically delivered as customized, project-based engagements.

Product overview

VÉZINA architects is a boutique architecture and interior design firm offering personalized services across residential, commercial, and institutional sectors. The core offering consists of Architecture Services and Interior Design. These are delivered through a structured service module system comprising Consultation Services, Preparatory Studies, Design and Preliminaries, Final Plans and Specifications, Services During Construction, and Special Services. The firm specializes in heritage building restoration, renovation, and rehabilitation projects, with particular expertise in converting and restoring heritage properties. The service modules work sequentially from initial consultation through construction completion, with special services available for additional project needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architecture Services Full-service architecture covering design, transformation, restoration, and conversion of residential, commercial, institutional, and heritage buildings, delivered from consultation through construction supervision, including permit acquisition and management. Intended for property owners, businesses, institutions, and government bodies in Quebec undertaking new construction, renovation, or heritage rehabilitation projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Obtained the first SCAOPI (PPCMOI) zoning change in the City of Westmount's history

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• optima designcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular collaboration partner for interior design on commercial and institutional projects. Multiple joint projects including Fiera Capital offices, Boutin Harley-Davidson, and Colori Head Office.
• Métaphore DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign collaboration on projects including Fiera Capital offices, Targray Offices, and CTQ Offices. Responsible for planning and code review of interior layouts.
• McGill UniversityminorOthersInstitutional client for multiple projects including Benedek Integrated Laboratories, Meakins Christie Research Center, and Bubbles Chemistry Laboratories.
• John Abbott CollegeminorOthersInstitutional client for library windows restoration project spanning 2016-2024.
• Vanier CollegeminorOthersInstitutional client for ongoing projects.
• HEC MontréalminorOthersInstitutional client for registration and security renovation projects.
• Charpente LGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for solid wood structural systems on residential projects including Knowlton Residence and Sainte-Agathe Getaway chalet models.
• René DesjardinsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape and interior designer collaboration on Upper Belmont Residence, Côte-Sainte-Catherine Residence, and Saint-Mathieu Residence projects.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Lemay: Major Quebec-based architecture and design firm with broader portfolio across commercial, institutional, and residential sectors. Serves as a larger incumbent that competes for the same institutional RFPs VÉZINA targets, with significantly greater scale.
• Architecture49: Established Canadian architecture firm with strong heritage and institutional practice, including presence in Quebec. Larger incumbent competing for institutional heritage and adaptive reuse work that overlaps with VÉZINA's specialty.

Direct peers

• Saucier + Perrotte Architectes: Award-winning Montreal architecture firm working across cultural, institutional, residential, and commercial sectors. Comparable in cross-sector design practice and reputation for design-led projects in the Quebec market.
• MU Architecture: Montreal-based architecture firm working on residential, commercial, and institutional projects in Quebec. Comparable boutique-scale competitor with similar cross-sector design practices and regional client focus.
• Birtz Bastien Beaulieu (BBBH): Montreal-based architecture and interior design firm serving commercial and institutional clients in Quebec. Comparable in service offering (architecture plus interior design) and Quebec institutional client base.
• Yelle Maillé architectes: Quebec-based mid-sized architecture firm providing design services across residential, commercial, and institutional sectors. Comparable boutique-scale competitor for the same Quebec market clients.
• Cardinal Hardy: Montreal-based architecture firm offering comparable services across commercial, institutional, and residential projects. Direct competitor for the same Quebec institutional and heritage commissions that VÉZINA pursues.
• Leclerc Architectes: Montreal-based architecture firm where team member Marielisa Delgado previously worked. Comparable boutique-scale Quebec firm offering similar architectural design services for residential, commercial, and institutional clients.
• Evoq Architecture: Montreal heritage-focused architecture firm where team member Marielisa Delgado previously worked. Comparable on heritage restoration, institutional work, and Montreal-centric project portfolio, serving similar institutional clients.
• Provencher Roy et Associés Architectes: Larger Montreal architecture firm where Catherine Vézina previously worked for 7 years. Operates in the same building-sectors, including heritage, institutional, and residential work, and is a direct comparable for VÉZINA's project types and clients in Quebec.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vezina-architectes

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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