Founded in 1986, ARCHITEM Wolff Shapiro Kuskowski architects was one of Canada’ first architectural firms to be led by women. It evolved from a close collaboration between Architects Andrea Wolff, Elizabeth Shapiro, and Magda Kuskowski. The team was later joined by Mira Katnick who became the firm’s fourth partner in 2006. Today, the firm is known for its institutional, commercial, and residential projects as well as its interior design work.

ABCP architecture was founded in 1987 and has distinguished itself by designing elegant, original projects combining elements of urban design, architecture, and interior design. The firm was initially located in Saint-Hyacinthe, but quickly diversified its expertise in Montreal and Quebec City. ABCP’s head office is now in Quebec City. ABCP has grown in recent years through its merger with Architectes Gallienne Moisan, a well-established firm since 1970, as well as by the addition of numerous other competent and recognized staff members that have regularly joined the team. Seven of ABCP’s architects are partners in the firm. Dany Blackburn, Cathy Dumas, Bernard Serge Gagné, Pierre Guimont, François Moreau, Vadim Siegel, Michel Veilleux, and their team of 50 people offer highly complementary services and expertise in Quebec, across the rest of Canada, and abroad (Western and Central Eur