Dawson Interior Design Exhibition

From all the graduates, we would like to extend our gratitude to our sponsors for their support and generosity to our event and program. It truly means a lot to every single one of us.

Project: The St-Henri Student Housing

“The St Henri Student Housing Project hosts a family of youth in a former factory situated facing the Lachine Canal. This industrial space serves as both a work setting and a living space, providing a transitional environment for students as they start their new academic journey. The egalitarian focus creates a setting where connection and interdependence can flourish.”

Project: The St-Henri Student Housing

“The St Henri Student Housing Project hosts a family of youth in a former factory situated facing the Lachine Canal. This industrial space serves as both a work setting and a living space, providing a transitional environment for students as they start their new academic journey. The egalitarian focus creates a setting where connection and interdependence can flourish.”

meet our graduate: Leah Poszwaylo

“Leah is bold and constantly inspired by her surroundings. Her curiosity draws a deep appreciation for the impact she can have on people’s well-being. Always ready to take on a challenge, she is driven to find innovative solutions where people can truly feel fulfilled.”

Project: Pinterest

“Pinterest, the well-known image sharing and social media service that provides a diverse range of inspiration to its users has opened a new office in Montreal. This space is meant to bring comfort to employees who choose to work from the office and increase their productivity. Moreover, the goals of this design project were to maintain consistency with their Toronto office and reflect their company culture and business model while highligh8ng some of Montreal's main themes.”

Project: Pinterest

“Pinterest, the well-known image sharing and social media service that provides a diverse range of inspiration to its users has opened a new office in Montreal. This space is meant to bring comfort to employees who choose to work from the office and increase their productivity. Moreover, the goals of this design project were to maintain consistency with their Toronto office and reflect their company culture and business model while highligh8ng some of Montreal's main themes.”

Meet our graduate: Laura Lato

“Laura’s interest in interior design stems from her innate artistic abilities, as well as her fondness for connecting with different people and understanding their needs. She has always had an acute awareness to detail and a natural desire to help others. She feels that the interaction between humans and their environment, natural or man-made, is crucial and can make a huge difference in people’s lives. Laura intends to expand her design skills such as concept development, strategic planning and 3D modeling. She looks forward to gaining experience in the work field after graduating and is eager to contribute to the world of design.”

Project: CoHouse

“Located in the heart of Rosemont - La Petite-Patrie, this adaptive reuse project transforms a modest commercial office building into a dynamic and accessible social housing complex. With a focus on barrier-free design, durable finishes and supportive amenities, CoHouse aims to create a sense of belonging among its residents while actively enriching the surrounding community.”

Project: CoHouse

“Located in the heart of Rosemont - La Petite-Patrie, this adaptive reuse project transforms a modest commercial office building into a dynamic and accessible social housing complex. With a focus on barrier-free design, durable finishes and supportive amenities, CoHouse aims to create a sense of belonging among its residents while actively enriching the surrounding community.”

Meet our graduate: Gabrielle Houle

“Introducing Gabrielle, a friendly young professional who is passionate about transforming spaces and ultimately enhancing the user experince. Drawing from her background in customer service and studies in sociology, Gabrielle infuses her work with a warm, humanistic touch. Informed by a profound understanding of her clients needs, her ultimate goal is to craft spaces that are not only inviting and functional but also deeply meaningful.”

Project: The Lotus Hotel

“The Lotus Hotel is a luxury boutique establishment that captures the vibrant spirit of Montreal's day and nightlife while immersing guests in the charm of the Prohibition era , speakeasies, and the iconic Art Deco period. With a contemporary twist, the hotel offers a unique opportunity to explore this rich historical era and its elegant design. Much like the enigmatic lotus flower, appearances can be deceiving, sparking curiosity and encouraging guests to uncover the fascinating history of speakeasies and Montreal's influential role during Prohibition.”

Project: The Lotus Hotel

“The Lotus Hotel is a luxury boutique establishment that captures the vibrant spirit of Montreal's day and nightlife while immersing guests in the charm of the Prohibition era , speakeasies, and the iconic Art Deco period. With a contemporary twist, the hotel offers a unique opportunity to explore this rich historical era and its elegant design. Much like the enigmatic lotus flower, appearances can be deceiving, sparking curiosity and encouraging guests to uncover the fascinating history of speakeasies and Montreal's influential role during Prohibition.”

Meet our graduate: Alina Villani

“Alina, an enthusiastic graduate, is driven by her passion for crafting beautiful spaces in hospitality design. Her boundless energy and "joie de vivre" drive her to evolve as a designer. Following graduation, Alina is eager to embark on her professional journey, actively seeking opportunities to apply her expertise in the field. Her goal is to create inviting spaces that reflect her dedication to the craft, leaving a lasting impression on those who experience her work.”

Project: ILM

“ "Knowledge" in Arabic, or "ilm," is a community center and mosque that welcomes individuals of all ages and background. It serves as a place of prayer for Muslims as well as a resource for non-Muslims to learn about Islam and Arabic culture. The communal hall area of the center is often used for occasions like weddings and Ramadan celebrations. The ultimate objective is to raise everyone's awareness of and knowledge about Islam, bring people together, and expand knowledge all while having a fantastic time and getting to know new people. A place of spiritual growth and knowledge.”

Project: ILM

“ "Knowledge" in Arabic, or "ilm," is a community center and mosque that welcomes individuals of all ages and background. It serves as a place of prayer for Muslims as well as a resource for non-Muslims to learn about Islam and Arabic culture. The communal hall area of the center is often used for occasions like weddings and Ramadan celebrations. The ultimate objective is to raise everyone's awareness of and knowledge about Islam, bring people together, and expand knowledge all while having a fantastic time and getting to know new people. A place of spiritual growth and knowledge.”

Meet our graduate: Malaika Choudhary

“Introducing Malaika, a girl from the suburbs with an eye for home design. Growing up surrounded by wide roads, warm houses, green landscaping, and shows of interior makeovers piqued her interest, leading her to become passionate about transforming places into beautiful and comfortable retreats. With an eye for detail and a talent for aesthetics and creativity, Malaika is set to showcase her innovative abilities in the design industry as she enters the workforce.”

Project: Les Bains du Mile End

“Les Bains du Mile End is a thermal baths which draws upon warm bathing traditions from Europe and Japan. This is a place to commune with our bodies and our peers, where we will create a new type of shared ritual. These thermal baths use classic Montreal design codes and dynamic public architecture to revive a dormant warehouse.The restored space aims to unify users through the calming nature of water and the verdant natural world. These elements will ground the building, and every person who may now discover it, within their unique neighborhood.”

Project: Les Bains du Mile End

“Les Bains du Mile End is a thermal baths which draws upon warm bathing traditions from Europe and Japan. This is a place to commune with our bodies and our peers, where we will create a new type of shared ritual. These thermal baths use classic Montreal design codes and dynamic public architecture to revive a dormant warehouse.The restored space aims to unify users through the calming nature of water and the verdant natural world. These elements will ground the building, and every person who may now discover it, within their unique neighborhood.”

Meet our graduate: Benjamin McGregor

“The fine balance of beauty and utility in design has been a source of fascination for Ben since childhood, now elevated into a vocation through the matchless education at Dawson. An East Coast transplant to Montreal, Ben has a background in costume history and fine woodworking which informs his artful approach to interior design. His belief that good design can help us all embody our best selves will continue to drive him forward as he continues to learn in the field.”

Project: MINImax

“MINImax is an office that makes multi use compact residential furniture. What makes this office work better than most is that all steps before the mass production stage is under one roof. From planning, research and development, pricing all the way to making prototypes to test around the office. instead of having to communicate with a third-party manufacturing plant that takes more time. This means designs can be reworked until a quality affordable product is perfected. The office also has a show room for focus groups and other visitors to see the new collection.’

Project: MINImax

“MINImax is an office that makes multi use compact residential furniture. What makes this office work better than most is that all steps before the mass production stage is under one roof. From planning, research and development, pricing all the way to making prototypes to test around the office. instead of having to communicate with a third-party manufacturing plant that takes more time. This means designs can be reworked until a quality affordable product is perfected. The office also has a show room for focus groups and other visitors to see the new collection.’

Meet our graduate: Moussa AI-Shemeri

“Moussa wants to go into the work force, to work for the city or possibly become a building inspector. He is also very interested in historical preservations and renovation projects. In fact he has great interest in pursuing a personal project on the side, to restore a midcentury era house kit that is falling into disrepair. He is also interested in affordable residential projects (tiny homes) and small scale commercial where the challenge is in creatively using the limited space.”

Project: Maison Monarque

“A residential adaptive reuse project that will transform the current Monarque Primary School with emphasis on community connection, customizable living spaces and communal areas for social interaction. Geared towards community driven individuals searching to enter the housing market, this 12-unit urban housing complex delivers loggia living to the community of Nouveau-Rosemont.”

Project: Maison Monarque

“A residential adaptive reuse project that will transform the current Monarque Primary School with emphasis on community connection, customizable living spaces and communal areas for social interaction. Geared towards community driven individuals searching to enter the housing market, this 12-unit urban housing complex delivers loggia living to the community of Nouveau-Rosemont.”

Meet our graduate: Jayden Terauds

“Jayden is positive, patient and driven. Interior design represents to him a vehicle for creating spaces where communities can not only live but also flourish. Inspired by the impact interior design can have, he believes it is the link between our environment and our emotions. Jayden is eager to explore the various disciplines and challenges interior design has to offer. These challenges make interior design a platform that pushes him toward creative solutions.”

Project: Le Rendez-Vous

“Le Rendezvous is a unique blend of a boutique hotel and nightclub, situated in the heart of downtown Montreal. The venue aims to provide guests with an exhilarating and memorable after-dark experience, characterized by a vibrant club atmosphere. The Golden Hour Night Club caters to those seeking to immerse themselves in Montreal's renowned nightlife scene with its beautiful panoramic views of the city!”

Project: Le Rendez-Vous

“Le Rendezvous is a unique blend of a boutique hotel and nightclub, situated in the heart of downtown Montreal. The venue aims to provide guests with an exhilarating and memorable after-dark experience, characterized by a vibrant club atmosphere. The Golden Hour Night Club caters to those seeking to immerse themselves in Montreal's renowned nightlife scene with its beautiful panoramic views of the city!”