Craftsman of living materials
Lime plaster, micro-cement, sculpted volumes and organically shaped furniture. Surfaces that breathe, age gracefully, and tell a mineral story.
The Approach
I work raw material — lime, clay, cement — the way others work stone or wood. Each surface is unique, shaped by hand, bearing the traces of gesture and time.
My approach combines traditional mineral plaster techniques with a contemporary formal sensibility. The volumes I sculpt, the furniture I create, all stem from a single conviction: matter has a soul, and it is our role to reveal it.
Based in Sutton, in the Eastern Townships, I work on exceptional residential and commercial projects across Greater Montreal and the Laurentians, in close collaboration with architects, designers and discerning clients.
Living, breathing surfaces with deep natural tones. Each coat is applied by hand for a truly unique finish.
Ultra-smooth, seamless contemporary finish. Ideal for floors, countertops, showers and interior walls.
Niches, alcoves, arches, benches — organic forms integrated into architecture for truly one-of-a-kind spaces.
Tables, sinks, shelves and objects with organic forms, crafted in polished concrete or pigmented micro-cement.
Working together
Trained as a journeyman carpenter and joiner, I can read plans, understand structural constraints and get involved well before the plastering begins. Whether you are an architect, designer or private client, I adapt to how you work.
Mode 01
I work alongside the architect or designer from the outset — advising on forms, thicknesses, substrates and transitions — so that spaces are conceived to receive the plaster finishes in the best possible conditions.
Mode 02
I regularly work as a subcontractor for architects and general contractors. Comfortable on busy job sites, I integrate naturally into a team and respect established schedules.
Mode 03
I step in during the finishing phase on projects already underway, taking charge of all surfaces to be plastered and coordinating my presence with the other trades on site.
« Lou transformed our project into something we could never have imagined on our own. His ability to read a space and propose solutions before we even thought to ask was invaluable. The result exceeded all our expectations — the surfaces have a depth that no paint could ever have offered. »
« We have been working with Lou for two years on our high-end projects. His dual expertise in construction and decorative plasters is rare and invaluable — he anticipates problems, communicates seamlessly with other trades and consistently delivers flawless work. A trusted partner. »
Every space is unique. Let's take the time to discuss your vision, your budget and technical constraints — to imagine together what matter can offer.
