Matière Première Architecture

Matière Première Architecture is an emerging firm based in Quebec’s Eastern Townships, founded by Etienne Chausse, Marc-Antoine Chrétien, and Dominic Chausse. Driven by a shared desire to create in a landscape that inspires them, they chose to settle in a place where they had long dreamed of living and building.

In 2016, they launched Nu Drom, a design-build company that integrates architecture and construction. Their approach seeks to bridge the gap between concept and execution, thereby enhancing quality through a constant dialogue between the drawing board and the construction site.

In 2020, to better distinguish the creative process from its implementation, Matière Première Architecture was founded. Together, they pursue a shared mission under one roof: to design spaces that respond sensitively to users’ needs by embracing simplicity, timelessness, and the beauty of raw materials, while creating environments that are both beautiful and pleasant to live in.