Founded in 1988 by Gilles Saucier and André Perrotte, Saucier + Perrotte architectes is a multidisciplinary practice internationally renowned for its institutional, cultural, and residential projects. The firm represented Canada at the prestigious Architecture Biennale of Venice in 2004, and has been honoured with numerous awards, including 7 Governor General’s Medals and Awards in Architecture and two International Architecture Awards. Saucier + Perrotte’s highly acclaimed buildings have been published the world over, reflecting the offices status as one of Canadas premier design firms. While continuing to add to its significant body of built work in Canada, the firm is expanding its international portfolio of work in Japan, China, and the Middle East and Africa. In 2009, Saucier + Perrotte received the RAIC Award of Excellence for Best Architectural Firm in Canada.