Matthieu Schleiss
Architect OAQ, PA LEED
Partner
With 22 years of experience in the field of architecture, Matthieu’s practice is centered on contemporary residential design and architecture. Having studied in Europe and Canada, Matthieu is a DPLG (certified by the government) in France and holds a master’s degree in planning, landscape architecture option, from the University of Montréal (M. Sc. A.). Matthieu is registered with the Ordre des Architectes du Québec since 2007, MOAQ, LEED AP.
Professionally, he has worked in the world-renowned office of Ateliers Jean Nouvel in Paris, where he collaborated for several years on major projects and competitions. After moving to Quebec, he specialized in residential construction, for a largely European clientele, while also collaborating with the architectural offices of Paul Laurendeau and Nomade Architecture. He then joined the team of Montreal agency L’OEUF where he collaborated on a variety of sustainable architecture projects. There, he met Morgan Carter, now his partner at Atelier Schleiss Carter.
Matthieu and Morgan combined their complementary experiences to found Atelier Schleiss Carter in 2018. Bringing together a creative and enthusiastic team, Atelier Schleiss Carter distinguishes itself by an attentiveness to the design of well-crafted, tailored projects that are adapted to the lives and budgets of its clients.
Morgan Carter
Architect OAQ
Partner
Morgan is an architect and educator engaged in sustainability, innovation, and material-driven practice. Morgan earned his M.Arch from Dalhousie University, where he received the Ghost scholarship, RAIC Honor Roll, and Henry Adams Certificate from the American Institute of Architects. He went on to earn his post-professional M.Arch from Harvard University, where he received a GSD Green Design scholarship and co-taught studios and seminars in Architecture and Urban Design.
As a professional, Morgan has worked on award-winning residential and institutional projects at Mackay-Lyons/Sweetapple, L'OEUF, SID LEE, and Marosi Troy Architects. In 2018, Morgan partnered with longtime friend and colleague Matthieu Schleiss to form Atelier Schleiss Carter - a studio focused on contextually-driven projects which are rooted in materiality and a no-nonsense design philosophy.
As an educator, Morgan has taught studios, seminars, and research labs at Dalhousie, Harvard, McGill, and Carleton - and has been adjunct faculty at McGill and Université de Montréal since 2011 and 2013 respectively.
Prior to his career in Architecture, Morgan worked extensively in the non-profit sector for agencies including the YMCA and Canada World Youth – and has served on the Board of Directors of the Harvard Club of Québec, YMCA Kanawana, Maison Passive Québec, and the Passive House Canada.
Morgan is registered with the Ordre des Architectes du Québec since 2022.
Amélie Savoie-Saumure
Architect OAQ
Project Manager
Born in Montreal, Amélie is an architect with several years of professional experience in the field of architecture. Earning a Masters degree in Architecture from McGill Univerity in 2019, she collaborated on the acclaimed project All At Sea which received second place in Aarhus University’s coveted Drawing of the Year competition (Denmark, 2019) and Archisource’s award for Drawing of the Year.
Her work credentials include associate designer at the National Gallery of Canada, junior designer at the Montreal lighting design firm CS Design, as well as internships for Yelle Maillé (Montreal) and K.F.S. International (Shanghai). Amélie is registered with the Ordre des Architectes du Québec since 2022.
In her free time, Amélie keeps a wildflower garden and plays softball. She’s also been dedicating time to learn pottery, a hobby she’s been loving to do for a few years.
Philippe Drouin
Architect OAQ
Project Manager
During his studies in architecture at the University of Montreal, Philippe developed a great interest in the design process and parametric software. These interests directed the beginning of his professional career towards a lighting design company where he contributes to the prototyping of public interactive installations in Montreal.
Graduated from a master's degree in architecture in 2018, he then worked for various architectural firms in Mexico City, Montreal and Paris. This allows him to understand different ways of practicing architecture and to learn about several architectural typologies and constructive systems. He works in particular on projects for residential towers, offices, schools and student residences. His interests then lead him to work on smaller-scale projects: greenhouses, pavilions, terraces and residential projects are added to his young experience.
Photography, trips to the mountains and the sea as well as music and comedy shows occupy his free time.
Adeline Lemaire
Architect OAQ
Project Manager
Adeline first studied in Belgium, where she gained a good understanding of the built environment and construction techniques. She then continued her master's degree at Laval University. There, she proposed a complete essay-(project) aimed at revealing the beauty and daily poetics of our cities, particularly Quebec City.
Following her graduation in 2018, Adeline arrived in Montreal and worked at the Pépinière/Espace collective, NÓS and Cardin Julien. Adeline believes that to be valuable, all architectural interventions must be thoughtful and motivated. She has been registered with the Order of Architects of Quebec since 2022.
In addition to enjoying strolling in the city and the countryside, in her free time, Adeline enjoys discovering cultures and doing all kinds of culinary experiences.
Stavros Kondeas
M.Arch (Dalhousie)
Candidate for the profession of architect OAQ
Originally from Montreal, Stavros moved to Nova Scotia to study architecture at Dalhousie University en 2017. His work on post-industrial urban sites during his Master of Architecture degree earned him the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) Design Excellence Scholarship and Graduate Thesis Prize.
Before joining the Atelier, Stavros worked with the Halifax-based firm FBM, where he gained experience in mass-timber, public, and residential projects. Additionally, his interests in architectural research and representation have been exhibited at the 2023 Venice Biennale and the 2022 Lisbon Triennale.
While on the east-coast, Stavros enjoyed spending time by the ocean, curling, and learning how to weave.
Thomas Mathieu
M.Arch (Ensam)
Born in Toulouse, Thomas studied and discovered the world of architecture in Montpellier, France. He spent his third year at Laval University in Québec, where he completed his bachelor’s degree in architecture. During this time, he developed a genuine attachment to Québec culture. For his final project, Thomas focused his work on the question of reuse by proposing the rehabilitation of the first French wine cellar. In 2022, he obtained his State Diploma in Architecture in France and is currently in the process of registering as a candidate for the architectural profession with the OAQ.
Thomas worked for two years as a project manager at Atelier d’Architecture Emmanuel Nebout in France. This first professional experience allowed him to work on projects of different scales, ranging from single-family homes to public high schools, as well as competitions for museums.
In his free time, Thomas enjoys making music, going for runs, and cooking delicious homemade dishes.
Olivia Dominges
M.Arch (McGill)
Born in Toronto, Olivia moved to Montreal in 2018 where she completed both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in architecture at McGill University.
Her professional experience includes internships for Leckie Studio in Vancouver and Asquith Architecture in Toronto. Throughout this time, she worked on residential architecture and interiors, exploring projects in their broader context and focusing on more intimate levels of detail and refinement.
In her free time, Olivia enjoys spending time at the cottage with family and friends, trying new restaurants, and walking her miniature dachshund, Crimson.
Téa Canton
B.Arch (McGill)
Born in Vancouver, Téa moved to Montreal in 2016 to pursue her studies in architecture at McGill University, where she earned her Bachelor of Architecture degree. After graduating, she conducted research at McGill and gained professional experience with Architecture Pour Tous and the l’Institut national de la recherche scientifique before joining the team at Atelier Schleiss Carter. Téa is currently completing her final year of the Professional Master of Architecture program at McGill University.
In her free time, she enjoys adventuring with her XL lapdog Winston, going to local concerts, and trying out new hobbies.
Shiggy
Office mascot (now retired)
Faithful companion of all for several years, Shiggy loves to look through the glass door at the entrance to the office. His favorite pastimes are barking at dogs passing by in the street, taking long naps under desks and getting his bum scratched.
Arlo
Office companion
For a few years now, Arlo has been sharing his good mood at the office. Calm and endearing, he loves to walk around with his stuffed animal in his mouth to greet his colleagues. Favorite pastimes include canoe camping, taking naps under the backyard table, and to steel Poppy’s bed.
Winston
Office companion
Winston loves spending time at the office and is always excited to see his coworkers. He can often be found staring out the windows, sprinting around, getting pets and snacks from colleagues, or snoring under the desk.
Previous Collaborators
Sami Hadjadj
James Jabbour
Misha Das
Hao Wang
Clémentine Dufaut (and Poppy)
Emil Cayouette
Sébastien Pardonnet
Devin McCarthy
Alan Adriano MacQuarrie
Yuki Emond
Lucas Aita
Étienne Beaudoin-Mercier
Brad Farrish
Kim Chayer
Rosalyn Dunkley
Sasha Beketov
Guillaume Duteaud
Carl Thibault