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Lemay

Architects delivering sustainable, carbon-neutral design

Overview

Lemay designs living and working spaces through architecture, interior design, and master planning to help clients grow. It turns ideas into places via a collaborative design process from briefing to delivery, with a strong focus on sustainable performance. The firm differentiates itself with a formal commitment to sustainability—carbon-neutral offices, a Net Positive program, EP100 membership, and recognition like Deloitte Best Managed and the Platinum Club—along with a global, long-standing reputation. Its goal is to reshape the future by creating places that support people and communities while reducing environmental impact.

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About Lemay

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Why Lemay is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Montreal, Canada

Founded

1957

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What believers are saying

  • Lemay ranked among Canada's top four firms and number one in Montréal in 2026.
  • EY named Louis T. Lemay an Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 winner.
  • Fusion Énergie and FLDWRK widen services into decarbonization and research-led innovation.

What critics are saying

  • CEBRA integration can distract leaders and trigger client churn through 2027.
  • Lemay's prestige depends on award cycles; weak delivery would blunt brand momentum.
  • Large public projects expose revenue to procurement delays at YUL, REM, and Montréal agencies.

What makes Lemay unique

  • Lemay combines architecture, urbanism, landscape, and sustainability across four continents.
  • Its CEBRA merger adds Scandinavian design depth without erasing Lemay's Montréal base.
  • The firm wins marquee civic projects, including YUL P4 and Saint Joseph's Oratory.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid Vacation
  • Gym Membership
  • Wellness Program
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Training Programs
  • Mentorship Program

Growth & Insights and Company News

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Canadian Architect
Aug 28th, 2025
Lemay Merges with Denmark's CEBRA

CEBRA, a Danish architecture studio, is merging with Montreal-based design firm Lemay to expand their global design ecosystem. This partnership aims to enhance their capabilities in architecture, urbanism, landscape, and sustainable development, focusing on climate-conscious and people-centered environments. Both firms will retain their brands and leadership while collaborating on a shared roadmap for growth.

Annex Business Media
Jan 23rd, 2024
Lemay and Fusion Énergie partner to decarbonize buildings - Canadian Manufacturing

Lemay and Fusion's union will be an attempt at covering buildings' entire lifecycles from design to operation.

UrbanToronto
Nov 14th, 2023
Lemay Announces Merger with Giovanni Tassone Architect, Expanding Reach in Private Markets

NEWS ARCHITECTURE November 14, 2023 by Anthony Teles 1.2K Lemay Announces Merger with Giovanni Tassone Architect, Expanding Reach in Private Markets share tweet share comment In a notable development for the Canadian architectural sector, Lemay has merged with Giovanni A. Tassone Architects, expanding the firm's offerings.

Construction Canada
Jun 14th, 2022
Lemay + Toker launches FLDWRK

Architecture and design firm Lemay has launched FLDWRK, a new research and design collective which uses strategic methodologies to undertake real-world issues, ranging from climate change to community space development.

Dezeen
May 2nd, 2022
Lemay + Toker expands facilities to Québec City, Quebec, Canada

Lemay has completed a facility dedicated to ice skating in Québec City, enclosing the full-length speed skating track with glass walls.

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