Maude Rondeau launched Luminaire Authentik eight years ago. Its original lamps made in Quebec quickly became popular and the company needed larger premises to meet demand. “I was lucky enough to be able to acquire this building, a former Loblaws, in Cowansville, three years ago. But it’s 55,000 ft.2 and I didn’t need such a large area to set up my manufacturing workshop and my showroom. So I thought about what could be developed here in order to offer a service that did not exist in the region, a new way of consuming and simplifying purchases when building or renovating a house,” says the Montrealer, who has lived in Estrie for 10 years and would have liked to find this type of concept when she moved in.
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LA-telier Destination Design is located in the former premises of a Loblaws, in Cowansville.
As soon as you enter, an inviting coffee corner and an “ephemeral house” space bringing together the desires of the moment create the welcoming spirit of the place, while around you discover a multitude of inspiring elements to dress up your interior. Furniture, lighting, accessories, but also ceramics, faucets and kitchen cabinets: LA-telier Destination Design allows you to find everything to furnish and decorate your home, but also great gift ideas. All produced by Quebec companies, since the collective brings together Luminaire Authentik, Fjord Interiors, Noble Element Structure and Ramacieri Soligo.
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We have a lot of choice so that customers no longer have to run from one place to another while offering ethical, quality products that respect everyone’s budget.
Maude Rondeau, founder of Luminaire Authentik and initiator of the project
Ephemeral events are also planned in order to promote the work of local craftsmen.
Tailor-made support and a community component
In addition to the huge “materials library” (equivalent to a library full of materials and samples to consult), the collective’s teams can help clients find informed design solutions to create a “home” for them. image, designed with products that are durable in both style and quality.
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LA-telier Destination Design offers table and kitchen accessories, such as this collection from Fjord Interiors.
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LA-telier Destination Design has a large library of materials, including ceramics.
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LA-telier Destination Design focuses on conviviality by offering a shared workspace and a coffee area.
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The Luminaire Authentik manufacturing workshop is located behind the customer area.
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The founder was keen to create an inclusive concept, promoting exchanges and in addition to the coffee area, she included a co-working area without any subscription constraints.
“Cowansville is the new gateway to the East; a central point where you can find all the services, in addition to a beautiful lake, a golf course, and being 15 minutes from the ski slopes of Bromont”, remarks the entrepreneur who participates in the development of the municipality by having chosen this strategic location.