A graduate of the École de design de l’environnement de l’UQAM (1991), Jean-Pierre Lavoie is pursuing a career focused on the act of building in all its expressions. Following his meeting with Jacques Rousseau, he participated in the construction of the Maison Coloniale. He then studied urban design under Melvin Charney in the “Urban Architecture” module at the Université de Montréal (1994-96), and took advantage of his exchange at the Saint-Étienne School of Architecture (France) to continue his apprenticeship as a journeyman in traditional carpentry. His practice in the film industry has enabled him to bridge his multidisciplinary experiences, working as art director and set designer on several film projects.
An independent collaborator of civiliti for several years, Jean-Pierre combines a diversified practice with extensive construction experience to develop projects from concept to completion. His eye for detail leads him to develop precise architectural assemblies that highlight the characteristics and properties of different materials. His design work is also rooted in an understanding of the capabilities of the construction industry.
