MRDK is a design collective bringing together two independent practices under one roof: David Dworkind Architect and Guillaume Ménard Design. Working collaboratively while maintaining separate businesses and professional responsibilities, we bring together complementary perspectives across residential architecture, commercial interiors, and industrial design.
Our work is driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a deep respect for context: the site, the client, the craftsperson, and the material. We believe meaningful spaces emerge from a thoughtful balance of these elements, bringing together how a space looks, how it feels, and how it works.
We obsess over detail. Every element, from the overall concept to the smallest choice, answers to a single narrative. That coherence between form, function, and atmosphere is what makes a space feel effortless, even as it reveals real depth of thought and craft.
Every project begins with a conversation. Through close collaboration with our clients, we uncover the ideas, needs, and experiences that will shape the project. We don't impose a signature style or predetermined aesthetic. Instead, we approach each project with fresh eyes, allowing its identity to emerge from the people, place, and story behind it. We remain personally involved throughout the process, from the first sketches to the finished space, ensuring that the thinking behind the design carries through to its realization.
We build alongside talented artisans, builders, and makers, treating every project as a chance to test new materials and methods. . We create spaces with a strong sense of identity, shaped by the people, places, and stories behind them.
GUILLAUME MÉNARD
DESIGNER
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Guillaume is a Montréal-based designer and founder of Guillaume Ménard Design. Growing up around the construction industry and working alongside his father's construction company, he developed an early understanding of materials, craftsmanship, and the process of building. After years of hands-on experience in the field, his interest in design led him to establish his own practice, specializing in both the design and construction of commercial spaces and custom furniture. In 2016, he closed his shot to focus entirely on design, bringing with him a practical understanding of construction and a deep appreciation for the relationship between design and making.
DAVID DWORKIND
ARCHITECT - M.Arch, MOAQ
David Dworkind is an architect whose work is driven by curiosity, exploration, and a deep interest in the built environment. After completing his Master of Architecture at McGill University, he gained experience at LAB Architecture Studio in Melbourne, Australia, and _naturehumaine in Montréal. He founded his own practice in 2013, working across residential architecture and commercial interiors. His approach combines a strong design sensibility with a hands-on involvement in every stage of a project, from the initial concept to the smallest detail.
MARIE ARCHAMBAULT
STUDIO : GUILLAUME MÉNARD DESIGN
ROLE : TECHNOLOGIST
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Marie earned a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Design in 2020. Her interest in furniture and hands-on work with materials led her to pursue further training in cabinetmaking, where she developed her skills in furniture design and fabrication. She gained experience in interior design and fabrication before joining the team in 2024.
BENJAMIN LAVOIE LAROCHE
STUDIO : DAVID DWORKIND ARCHITECT
ROLE : PROJECT MANAGER
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Benjamin has been part of the MRDK team since 2020. A graduate of UQAM's Environmental Design program, he developed an early interest in architecture and design that led him to pursue international experience through an academic exchange in Belgium and an internship at Pierre Hebbelinck Atelier d'Architecture in Liège. His perspective is shaped by a curiosity for design, an appreciation for materiality, and a thoughtful approach to the development of spaces.
FABRICE DOUTRIAUX
STUDIO : GUILLAUME MÉNARD DESIGN
ROLE : TECHNOLOGIST - M.Sc Arch. | OTPQ | APT | CAHP - ACECP
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Holding a master’s degree in architecture from KU Leuven and a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Design from UQAM, Fabrice combines architectural sensibility with technical rigour. His approach places particular emphasis on materiality, precision in detailing, and the quality of spaces. Since 2023, he has collaborated with MRDK on an occasional basis, contributing to a range of residential and commercial projects.
JASON JORGJI
STUDIO : DAVID DWORKIND ARCHITECTE
ROLE : CHARGÉ DE PROJET
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PAST COLLABORATORS:
2021 - Mélissa Caron-Labrecque
2017-2020 - Stephane Gaulin-Brown