Photo credit: Jimmi Francoeur
Montreal’s Bureau du design has awarded this year?s Phyllis Lambert Grant to industrial designers Rainville-Sangaré. Previous recipients were also on hand to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the grant?s creation and Ms. Lambert?s 90th birthday, and to speak about the grant?s impact on their careers.
The $10,000 grant was presented by Manon Gauthier, executive committee member and responsible for culture, heritage, design, Space for Life, and status of women. Also in attendance were Phyllis Lambert, Architect and Founding Director Emeritus of the Canadian Centre for Architecture.
The grant allows recipients to undertake a professional development project on a design topic related to a theme focusing on the city. Rainville-Sangaré proposed ?Complements of Architecture,? a project to research the design of architectural details integrated into the built environment, with Helsinki as their subject of study. ?We are delighted to award this grant to the industrial design firm Rainville-Sangaré,? stated Manon Gauthier. ?They are talented up-and-coming Montreal designers, and we hope it will help them refine their design philosophy and practice, and give them an opportunity to draw inspiration from the great architects and designers of Finland.?
?I am delighted and very impressed that we are already celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Prize. Its value and impact have only continued to grow as it has rewarded young talent, designers and a...