Larocque Elder Architects, Architectes Inc. is located in North Bay, Ontario. Founded and directed by architects Jean Philippe Larocque and Iris Ruth Elder, the bilingual architectural firm, comprised of six dedicated individuals, is committed to providing quality architectural services throughout Northern Ontario. With over 20 years of architectural experience, LEA has been involved in numerous institutional, recreational, commercial and residential design projects mainly in the areas of North Bay, Sudbury, Sturgeon Falls, Mattawa, Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal. LEA continuously strives to build constructive long-term relationships with its clients, and provides the highest level of personalised service possible. LEA continuously refine their client-focused approach and have witnessed the resultant benefits of repeat commissions with regional school boards as well as with various individual clients, community agencies, colleges and universities, municipalities and Ministries.

LEA‘s design philosophy considers, planning and facility design rests on the three fundamental guiding principles of sustainability: environmental excellence, economic viability, and social responsibility. We work with each client in a collaborative forum to determine the user’s needs and objectives while suggesting the widest range of innovative alternatives possible. In accordance with the ‘three principles’ approach, we propose a variety of innovative solutions within the program guidelines that will contribute to overall environmental and economic quality and social awareness within the facility. more... See more text