Ivy Studio shapes Montreal's visual identity from the inside out

Design

Stop Building Sad Cities

Dull architecture has a real cost, and Montreal is paying it.

The Story Behind the Biergarten Table That Became a Terrasse Staple

Design

The Story Behind the Biergarten Table That Became a Terrasse Staple

Lea Berger missed the folding biergarten tables of her German childhood. A decade later, they're at every great bar in Montreal, shipped in from Stuttgart.

Design

Montreal Finally Has a Design Week to Call Its Own

Twenty years after earning its UNESCO City of Design designation, Montreal is consolidating its scattered design events under one banner for the first time.

Montreal Has a Winter Identity. But Who Does It Belong To?

Design

Montreal Has a Winter Identity. But Who Does It Belong To?

Our city has made winter an art form, so the next step is making sure everyone's invited to enjoy it.

Montreal’s public spaces are good, but are they good enough?

Design

Montreal’s Public Spaces Are Good, but Are They Good Enough?

Other cities are rethinking how everyday spaces support connection, comfort, and community. Here are five trends Montreal should be paying attention to in 2026.

Design

Emilie Pittman's Em & May Designs Clothes for Bodies, Not Trends

A look at Em & May’s evolving collections, hands-on production, and commitment to inclusive style

Design

Stop Building Sad Cities

Dull architecture has a real cost, and Montreal is paying it.

Design

The Story Behind the Biergarten Table That Became a Terrasse Staple

Lea Berger missed the folding biergarten tables of her German childhood. A decade later, they're at every great bar in Montreal, shipped in from Stuttgart.

Design

Montreal Finally Has a Design Week to Call Its Own

Twenty years after earning its UNESCO City of Design designation, Montreal is consolidating its scattered design events under one banner for the first time.

Design

Montreal Has a Winter Identity. But Who Does It Belong To?

Our city has made winter an art form, so the next step is making sure everyone's invited to enjoy it.

Design

Montreal’s Public Spaces Are Good, but Are They Good Enough?

Other cities are rethinking how everyday spaces support connection, comfort, and community. Here are five trends Montreal should be paying attention to in 2026.

Design