About

b. 1986, HK.

 
 

MRDK is a Montreal-based partnership of like-minded creatives, working independently under one roof. We design residential architecture, commercial interiors, and industrial objects, each with the same rigor.

Our work is driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a deep respect for context: for the site, the client, the craftsperson, the material. We believe meaningful spaces emerge from the balance between these things, and that balance is how we close the gap between how a space looks and how it actually 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 starts as a conversation, one that evolves through exploration and refinement. We work closely with clients to uncover the ideas, stories, and experiences that shape a space, and translate them into something built and real.

We build alongside talented artisans, builders, and makers, treating every project as a chance to test new materials and methods. Nothing about our process is fixed. At MRDK, we don't follow a set style. We create spaces with a strong sense of identity, shaped by the people, places, and stories behind them.


F I R M S :

GUILLAUME MÉNARD DESIGN

DAVID DWORKIND ARCHITECT

GUILLAUME MÉNARD 

DESIGNER
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Guillaume grew up surrounded by construction working for his fathers construction company. After working in the field for many years, his passion for design compelled him to start Atelier Mainor in 2008, specializing in the design and construction of commercial spaces and custom furniture which eventually evolved to be Guillaume Ménard Design. 

DAVID DWORKIND

ARCHITECT - M.Arch, MOAQ

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David graduated with a masters of Architecture from McGill university. David gained experience on large and small scale projects at Lab Architecture studio in Melbourne Australia  and _naturehumaine architecture + design in Montreal. In 2013 David founded an office of his own, working on exciting projects in residential architecture, commercial interiors as well as professional photography and videography.

 

JUNE MÉNARD

Office dog

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June is a welcomed female presence in the office. Her skills include licking between toes, giving puppy eyes, strutting down the street, and all-day cuddles. She is working on her problem peeing on the carpet, barking when her daddy leaves, her silent but deadly farts and her narcoleptic tendencies.

BENJAMIN LAVOIE LAROCHE

F I R M : DAVID DWORKIND ARCHITECT

P O S T E : CHARGÉ DE PROJET

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Passionate about design from a young age, Benjamin graduated with a bachelors degree in Environmental design from UQAM in 2020. After an student exchange in Belguim and a stage at Pierre Hebbelinck Atelier d’Architecture in Liège, he joined the MRDK team in automn of 2020.

 
 

ARNOLD DWORKIND

Office dog

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Meet Arnold, the tail-wagging wonder who brings smiles to the bustling office every day. He sniffs out stress and replaces it with wagging tails. With each slobbery kiss and paw on laps, he boosts morale and brings smiles. This tail-wagging wonder is proof that work doesn't have to be ruff; Arnold's presence makes the office a purr-fectly delightful place to be.


PREVIOUS COLLABORATORS:

COMPLETE PROJECT LIST:

2021 - Mélissa Caron-Labrecque
2017-2020 - Stephane Gaulin-Brown

xxxx - Residence Richelieu
xxxx - North of Brooklyn 8.0
xxxx - Bernard
xxxx - Pizza Toni 2.0
xxxx - Aspire lounge YYC
xxxx - Le Petit Musée Bar
xxxx - Parco
2024 - Nama - izakaya
2024 - chom chom
2024 - Casavant
2024 - Blossom 2.0
2024 - Avenue road Apartments - Toronto
2024 - Red tiger 2.0
2024 - JUNE bar à vin
2024 - TEC Energy office
2024 - Quartier 8 residence - Mont-Tremblant Quebec
2024 - Weiss residence - Vermont USA
2023 - Sea Me - Cours mont royal
2023 - Attitude boutique
2023 - Ciele headquarters - Montreal
2023 - North of Brooklyn 7.0 - Toronto
2023 - Résidence Simcoe
2023 - Love Makoto - Washington DC
2022 - Zendesk Montreal Office - Square Victoria
2022 - Chom Chom - le central
2022 - Résidence Hickson - St. Lambert
2022 - Supernat - Hochelaga Maisonneuve
2021 - Tiramisu - China town
2021 - Coq frit - Mile End
2021 - Falafel Yoni - Verdun
2020 - Helmet Barber - Plateau
2020 - Coq Frit - Downtown
2020 - Pizza Toni - Mile End
2020 - Joon - Little Italy
2020 - Caffettiera - Downtown
2020 - Résidence Bourgeoys - Point St Charles
2020 - Hinterhouse - La conception QC
2020 - Livia - Airport Pierre Elliott Trudeau
2019 - RYU - Airport Pierre Elliott Trudeau
2019 - Coq Frit - China Town
2019 - Le Central - Heirloom
2019 - Le Central - Super Qualité
2019 - Livia - Peel
2019 - Da Rosa - Villeray
2019 - RYU - Peel
2019 - Vin Vin Vin - Petit Patrie
2019 - La Bêtise - Verdun
2019 - Bar à spectacle Le Terminal - Le Plateau
2018 - 425 Fahrenheit (avec ZPA) - Ste Therèse QC
2018 - Le Golden Dragon - Brossard
2018 - Le Hideout - Salon d'esthetique - Griffintown
2018 - RYU + LIVIA - Westmount
2018 - Miss Wong - Laval
2018 - Falafel Yoni - Mile End
2018 - North of Brooklyn Pizzeria 5.0 - Toronto
2017 - Le Blossom - Le Village
2017 - Bar Le Terminal - Le Plateau
2017 - Cafe Jouney - Montreal
2017 - Hotel Ambrose cafe
2017 - Kamehameha - Le Village
2017 - Bar Royal (avec ZPA) - Le Plateau
2016 - Le Super Qualité - Rosemont
2016 - Le Boucan - Rosemont
2016 - Voskins - Mile End
2016 - Auberge St. Paul - Vieux Montreal
2015 - Voskins - Griffintown
2015 - Le Red Tiger - Le Village
2014 - North of Brooklyn Pizzeria 2.0 - Toronto
2014 - Dispatch café - Mile Ex
2013 - Mme. Lee - Montreal
2013 - Joverse - Vieux Montreal
2012 - North of Brooklyn Pizzeria - Toronto
2010 - Boucan - Griffintown