R. James Aitken Architecte

R. James Aitken Architecte Our approach is holistic. But design must be more than a technical solution to the program, more than the application of a pre-conceived style.

Philosophy

We are a small design office offering conscientious professional services to residential and institutional clients for projects ranging from the uncommon to the everyday. We follow each project from initial desire to conception and concrete results, providing our clients with professional guidance at each step along the way. In place of ready-made stylistic solutions we offer a creati

ve attitude, a professional relationship, and an invitation to participate in the full architectural experience. We always begin with the material at hand - the needs and character of the client, the existing conditions and the project requirements. Good design requires attentiveness. Attentiveness to the silent power of the ordinary, to the underlying forces of the project, to the unspoken motives and expectations of the client, to the ineffable nature of the work, to the values and ideals rooted in our fundamental way of being. Good work can only come to light through listening and thinking, through direct and apt responses to the immediate situation.

Meilleur vœux à tous et à toutes pour le temps des fêtes. Best wishes to all for the holiday season.
12/22/2017

Meilleur vœux à tous et à toutes pour le temps des fêtes.
Best wishes to all for the holiday season.

Today the days start to get longer.  Soon we’ll be able to lunch again on the terrace!
12/22/2017

Today the days start to get longer. Soon we’ll be able to lunch again on the terrace!

Credit: Michel Brunelle
10/10/2017

Credit: Michel Brunelle

Une fenêtre sur le fleuve: une vue pour toutes les saisons!

Window on the river: a view for all seasons!

A before and after of a houseMore than skin deepThe old-fashioned look was brought up to date with new cladding, a new r...
09/25/2017

A before and after of a house
More than skin deep
The old-fashioned look was brought up to date with new cladding, a new roof, and a new red door while, in behind, persistent problems of cold air and water infiltration were solved with new insulation, an air barrier, and a properly drained rain screen wall.

Salut tout le mondeOn vient d’ajouter quelques nouvelles photos à l’album du Projet Lansdowne.Voici le lien! Vérifiez-le...
09/08/2017

Salut tout le monde
On vient d’ajouter quelques nouvelles photos à l’album du Projet Lansdowne.
Voici le lien! Vérifiez-le!
Bon week-end à tous!
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.464243607272096.1073741834.285511971811928&type=1&l=1523a3c679

Hello everyone
We just added some new photos to the Lansdowne Project album.
Here is the link! Check it out!
Have a good weekend!
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Additions and renovations to a home bordering Westmount Park.

Credit: Alain Laforest
09/08/2017

Credit: Alain Laforest

Additions and renovations to a home bordering Westmount Park.

Credit: Alain Laforest
09/08/2017

Credit: Alain Laforest

New project soon to appear on our website:  additions and renovations to a home bordering Westmount Park. Summer view fr...
07/13/2017

New project soon to appear on our website: additions and renovations to a home bordering Westmount Park. Summer view from the park.
Photo: Alain Laforest

New project soon to appear on our website:  additions and renovations to a home bordering Westmount Park.  Winter view f...
07/13/2017

New project soon to appear on our website: additions and renovations to a home bordering Westmount Park. Winter view from the street. park.

A big thank you to all who came to see us at the open house!  Life is returning to normal.  We hope to see you all again...
06/08/2017

A big thank you to all who came to see us at the open house! Life is returning to normal. We hope to see you all again next year!

Un gros merci à tous et à toutes qui sont venus nous voir aux portes ouvertes! La vie redevient à la normale. Nous espérons vous voir encore l'année prochaine!

La journée Portes Ouvertes est dans une semaine à partir d'aujourd'hui! Nous aimerions vous voir!
05/25/2017

La journée Portes Ouvertes est dans une semaine à partir d'aujourd'hui! Nous aimerions vous voir!

The Open House is 1 week from today! We would love to see you!
05/25/2017

The Open House is 1 week from today! We would love to see you!

03/22/2017

Parfois les projets les plus petits sont les plus amusants!

Ne désespérez pas: le printemps arrive! Et on se prépare pour les nouveaux chantiers!
03/16/2017

Ne désespérez pas: le printemps arrive!
Et on se prépare pour les nouveaux chantiers!

We’ve just posted a new renovation project completed last year in Outremont.  Here are a few images – more to see on the...
03/09/2017

We’ve just posted a new renovation project completed last year in Outremont.
Here are a few images – more to see on the website!

Nous venons d’afficher un nouveau projet de rénovation réalisé l’année dernière en Outremont.
Voici quelques images – plus d’images à voir sur le site web!

http://ichnodesign.com/querbes/

11/29/2016

We have a new project on our website:
Renovations and addition to a home on the side of Mount Royal.
Take a look!

Il y a un nouveau projet sur notre site web:
Rénovations et agrandissement d'une maison sur le flanc du Mont-Royal.
Jetez un coup d'oeil!

http://ichnodesign.com/redpath-crescent/

11/21/2016

We've just added a new project to our website!
Check it out!

Nous venons d'ajouter un nouveau projet à notre site Web!
Vérifiez-le!

http://ichnodesign.com/baie-durfe/

Photo: Michel Brunelle

Restoration of the arched windows at Atwater Library is now underway. Thanks to matching funds from Parks Canada, all 9 ...
11/16/2016

Restoration of the arched windows at Atwater Library is now underway. Thanks to matching funds from Parks Canada, all 9 of the street-facing windows will be restored.

See our website for more info: http://ichnodesign.com/atwater-library/

http://www.westmountindependent.com/WIv10.10d.pdf

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4710 Rue Street Ambroise, Suite 243
Montreal, QC
H4C2C7

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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