Europa is known for its bold approach to architecture and design—a trademark that is evident in each and every project it undertakes. This approach is achieved by carefully selecting top-notch architects and by acquiring strategic building sites that are unique and offer residents quality of life.

Europa has been active in real estate since 1986. Over the years, it has renovated, transformed and converted numerous residential, industrial and commercial buildings into living spaces as well as completed several new housing projects in Old Montreal, the Plateau Mont-Royal, Centre-Sud and Outremont. With developments ranging from attached townhomes to a 12-story building of over 200 000 square feet in Old Montreal, Europa has specialized in residential building since its inception.

Europa makes use of all current construction techniques related to major renovation and underpinning, structural steel, wood/brick, reinforced concrete and curtain walls. Numerous interior design concepts in some of our units have involved the most stringent requirements and specifications, often yielding spectacular, high-quality results. The wide range of projects undertaken, all visually striking, has given Europa extensive experience in construction and customer service.

Our work can be seen at the following locations:

Outremont

1. 900 à 914 rue Querbes, Prix Orange, Ville d’Outremont
2. 871 à 899 Avenue de l’Épée, Grand Prix d’Excellence, Quebec Order of Architects
3. 901 à 935 Avenue de l’Épée, Honorable mention, Urban development competition, Ville d’Outremont
4. 1100 Ducharme, Award of Excellence in Architecture
5. 900 Avenue de l’Épée

Old Montreal

1. 32 à 50 rue McGill/600 d’Youville
2. 361 Place d’Youville – Winner, ACQ provincial competition – Restoration
3. 750 Côte de la Place d’Armes – 2nd place, ACQ competition – Restoration
4. 244 rue St-Jacques Ouest
5. 2035 rue Amherst

Past Projects

1992, New construction 19 units at 1451 Rachel, across from Lafontaine Park.

1994, New construction of 12 condominiums on rue du Parc Lafontaine (4136-4148).

1996, Europa project in Outremont begins. Purchase of the Alex Bremner lumber yard.

1997,
Phase 1. Construction of 8 townhouses at 900-914 Querbes. Awarded the Prix Orange by the city of Outremont . Award of excellence from the Quebec Order of Architects.

1998, Phase 2. Construction of 18 condominiums at 901 to 925 Avenue de l’Épée, Outremont (2 sixplexes adjacent to 6 townhouses, featuring laminated-wood curved roofs, 30-foot skylights, etc.) Grand Prix d’Excellence from the Quebec Order of Architects. Honourable mention for urban development from the city of Outremont.

1999,
Phase 3. Construction of 15 condominiums at 871 to 899 Avenue de l’Épée, Outremont. (2 sixplexes adjacent to 3 townhouses). 100% steel structure. Courtyard and rooftop gardens.

2000,
Phase 4. Purchase and relocation of Bellingham Cleaners on Avenue de l’Épée. Major renovation of the cleaning plant and construction of 25 condominiums at 1100 Avenue Ducharme, Outremont. Foundation work and structural repairs, construction of an underground garage. Separate garden elevator, access to units using outdoor walkways. Award of Excellence in Architecture.

2001, Phase 5. Purchase of Periodica’s publishing offices at 900 Avenue de l’Épée, Outremont. Construction of 12 units. Renovation of the existing structure, construction of an underground garage, addition of 2 floors on top of the existing structure, creating 4 rooftop townhouses.

2002, Nouvel Europa in Old Montreal. On a site acquired through closed competitive bidding, construction of a mixed-use building featuring 56 residential units, 25 000 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor and 80 underground parking spaces. Approximately 200 000 square feet of space, located at 32 to 50 McGill (corner d’Youville) and 600 and 700 rue d’Youville, featuring inner garden and glass-enclosed walkways.

2005-2006,
Europa Place d’Youville: 4 commercial units on the ground floor and 18 residential units at 361 Place d’Youville (at McGill). Awarded first prize for restoration in the ACQ competition.

2007-2009, Europa Place d’Armes. Renovation of a magnificent 10-story building at the corner of St-Antoine and Côte de la Place d’Armes featuring 2 floors of commercial space, and 25 condominium and hotel apartments.

2011-2014,
Europa Lancashire. Renovation of another superb example of turn-of-century architecture, located at 244 rue St-Jacques. Seven-story building featuring one floor of commercial space and 18 residential units.
Marché St-Jacques: reopening of a public market on the ground floor and outer court, and construction of 30 residential condos on upper floors.

2012… Several sites, each more strategic than the last, are currently being developed.