Profile

bio

Since its inception in 2001 by five Université de Montréal graduates (Mathieu Casavant, France Cormier, Josée Labelle, Michel Langevin, Mélanie Mignault), NIPPAYSAGE is recognized for its singular conceptual approach. After having participated in several international projects for Martha Schwartz inc. and Hargreaves Associates, NIP’s founders joined forces and settled in Montreal to bring a new and energetic vision to the field of landscape architecture. Over the course of its practice, NIPPAYSAGE has developed a solid professional experience.

practice

NIPPAYSAGE serves a diversified clientele, developing various projects types and scales. NIPPAYSAGE’s work spans from preliminary design to construction supervision. This breadth of projects involves redefining public space in a contemporary and forward-looking vision. Among others, NIP works on urban planning, landscape design, public parklands, urban infrastructures, playgrounds, institutional gardens as well as on installations blending art, environment and landscape. Thanks to the national and international interest created by the work, NIPPAYSAGE is regularly invited to give conferences regarding the firm’s design approach. NIP also participates in numerous design competitions. The firm is involved in various landscape architecture studios at diverse universities.

2023 National Award, Canadian Society of Landscape Architects CSLA, Place des Fleurs-de-Macadam, collaboration EXP, Montreal

2023 National Award, Canadian Society of Landscape Architects CSLA, Parc Jean-Drapeau 2020-2030, collaboration Réal Paul architecte, Montreal

2023 Platinum winner, Grands prix du design 16th edition, Integration of lighting Square Viger, Montreal 

2023 International Grand Prize, Grands prix du design 16th edition, Landscape design, Place des Fleurs-de Macadam, collaboration EXP, Montreal 

2023 Platinum winner, Grands prix du design 16th edition, Public art integration, Place des Fleurs-de Macadam, collaboration En temps et lieu, Montreal 

2023 Platinum winner, Grands prix du design 16th edition, Environnemental project, Place des Fleurs-de Macadam, collaboration EXP, Montreal 

2023 Winner, Grands prix du génie-conseil québécois 21th edition, Urban infrastructures, Place des Fleurs-de Macadam, collaboration EXP, Montreal 

2022 Grand Prix Habitat Design, Landscape Architecture - Multi-residential Complex,Technopôle Angus Eco-neighborhood, Montreal

2022 Merit Award World Landscape Architecture WLA, Parc Jean-Drapeau 2020-2030, collaboration SPJD, Réal Paul architecte, Montreal

2022 Finalist, Inaugural AIPH World Green City Awards, South Korea, Parc Jean-Drapeau 2020-2030, collaboration SPJD, Réal Paul architect, Montreal

2022 Silver Award, World Urban Parks, México, Parc Jean-Drapeau 2020-2030, collaboration SPJD, Réal Paul architect, Montreal

2022 Platinum winner Grands prix du design 15th edition, Urban design, Parc Jean-Drapeau Master Plan 2020-30, collaboration Réal Paul, Montreal

2022 Awards of Excellence OAQ, Public institutional building, Public Prize, CHUM ph2, collaboration Cannon Design, NEUF, JLP, MSDL, Montreal
2022 Platinum winner Grands prix du design 15th edition, Landscape design, Place du savoir Concordia U, collaboration LM&A, Montreal

2021 National Award, Canadian Society of Landscape Architects, CSLA, Place Alice-Girard MIL Montréal, Montreal

2021 Gold winner of the Grands prix du design, Public domain and integration of art, 14th edition, Place Alice-Girard MIL Montreal, Montreal

2021 Gold winner of the Grands prix du design, Cultural and institutional, 14th edition, University of Montreal Urban Ramp MIL Montreal, Montreal

2019 1st Prize, Multidisciplinary Design Competition, Municipal Hub, collaboration Lapointe-Magne - L’OEUF, Ville de Vaudreuil-Dorion
2019 Public Corpus Prize, ‘Montréal durable’ gala, 13rd edition, Port of Montreal’s Grand Quay, Montreal

2019 Companies and institutions prize, ‘Montréal durable gala’, 13rd edition, Plan de développement - Technopôle Angus phase 2, Montreal

2018 Steel Design Awards of Excellence, 20th edition,  UQAM Design pavillon Yard, Montreal

2017 Prix du Grands prix du design, 10th edition, Place Léopold Beaulieu Technopôle Angus, Montreal

2016 National Award, Canadian Society of Landscape Architects, CSLA, Technopôle Angus Eco-neighborhood, Montreal

2016 National Urban Design Award, Royal Architecture Institute of Canada RAIC, Technopôle Angus Eco-neighborhood, Montreal

2016 Honourable Mention, Canadian Society of Landscape Architects, CSLA, Place Joseph-Venne, Montreal

2015 Excellence Awards OAQ, mention for sustainable development, La Bergerie Organic Farm, collaboration L’OEUF, La conception

2015 1st Prize, Brownie Awards 2015, Canadian Urban Institute, CUI, Overall winner, Technopôle Angus Eco-neighborhood,, Montreal

2013 Habitat Design Awards, Landscape architecture, YUL housing project, Montreal

2013 Habitat Design Excellence Awards, Jury choice, YUL sales office, Montreal

2012 1st Prize, Pan-Canadian Urban design Competition, Promenade Smith, Ville de Montréal, Montreal

2012 Regional Merit Award, Canadian Society of Landscape Architects, CSLA, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Montréal, CHUM, Montreal

2012 Regional Merit Award, Canadian Society of Landscape Architects, CSLA, Place de l’Acadie Park, Montreal

2011 1st Prize, Design Competition, Place de l’Acadie Park, Ville de Montréal, Montreal

2011 National Honour Award, Canadian Society of Landscape Architects, CSLA, Gatineau Sports Centre, Gatineau

2010 Excellence Award, Cecobois, outdoor design, Unity 1&2 Residences and Daylight Factory restaurant Courtyard, Montreal

2010 Award, Best Upcoming Golfing Lifestyle Residences, Federation of Indo-Americans FIA, M3M project, New Delhi

2009 National Honour Award, Canadian Society of Landscape Architects, CSLA, Point Pleasant Park Comprehensive Plan, Halifax

2007 Grand prix de la mairesse, Plateau Mont-Royal borough,  Lambert-Closse schoolyard, Montreal

2006 Semi-finalist, Institut de Design Montréal awards, IDM, Landscape architecture category, ‘Pause’ installation project, Montreal

2005 1st Prize ex aequo, International Design Competition, Point Pleasant Park, Halifax

2005 1st Prize ex aequo, Laurentian Bank of Montreal, exterior branding competition, Montreal

2005 Acknowledgment award, Fédération Inter-disciplinaire de l’horticulture ornementale du Québec, FIHOQ, ‘Mer d’Idées’, Ottawa

2005 Quebec Arts Council research grant / Canadian Centre for Architecture, CCA, ‘Drive thru Garden’ project, Montreal

2003 Quebec Arts Council research grant / La biennale de Montréal, ‘Impluvium’ project, Montreal

2003 Canadian Landscape Architecture foundation, Research grant,  ‘Proyecto paisaje’ project, Quito and Lamana

2002 1st Prize, Institut de Design Montréal awards, IDM, Landscape Architecture category, ‘In Vitro’ project, Reford Gardens, Grand Métis

2002 National Merit Award, Canadian Society of Landscape Architects, CSLA, ‘In Vitro’ project, Reford Gardens, Grand Métis

Former Collaborators

Chloé Lamontagne Girard 2017-2022
Frédérique Bolté 2019-2020
Elisabeth Leblanc 2017-2020

Jean-Jacques Yervant 2016-2019

Johanna Ballhaus 2011-2018

Josianne Dupuis-Descôteaux 2015-2017

Sylvain Lenoir 2010–2016

Benjamin Motte 2013-2016
Céline Paradis 2003-2012

Georges-Étienne Parent 2007-2011

Suzanne Ernst 2007
Patrick Morand 2006-2007

Former Interns

Olivier Bédard
Vincent Bilodeau

Amanda Coen

Julie Coulombe

Delphine D'alençon

Elias Filho

Charles-Olivier Frenette

Audrey Labbé

Laurence Lafleur

David Lazcano

Mélissa Marcotte

Gabriel Mauchamp

Kimberly O'Keeffe

Baptiste Piednoel

Yoann Sourice

Sylvane Rava
Caroline Issard