A scheme for housing, described between bites at a café
Philippe Beauparlant, a designer from Toronto, transitioned from bespoke furniture to custom kitchens, ultimately founding Beauparlant Design. After a life-changing experience living in Sicily, he launched Home 05: Instrument for Living, focusing on innovative housing solutions. His designs prioritize both aesthetics and functionality, reflecting his extensive experience in the industry.
- ▪Philippe Beauparlant studied industrial design at Humber College and worked under Mark Müller at Nienkamper.
- ▪He shifted his focus to custom kitchens after realizing the market potential for kitchen cabinets.
- ▪Beauparlant's recent project, Home 05, emphasizes maximizing space and innovative design elements.
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ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountIt’s a good thing Philippe Beauparlant’s pain au chocolat is slow in arriving. At 15 minutes, he’s covered only his studies in industrial design at Humber College, his subsequent job working under the award-winning Mark Müller at Toronto’s Nienkamper, and why he quit.“I was 27 when I left,” he says with a smile, “and at 27 you know enough but you also know nothing. … I had huge ambitions.”When designing bespoke furniture didn’t take off, he took a job at a millwork company. There, he realized that while people might not pay thousands for a chair or a custom credenza, “they’re going to spend a ton of money on kitchen cabinets,” so his side hustle, Beauparlant Design, was born.
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