Stéphane Bernier

Stéphane Bernier is Vice President at Ædifica, where he leads the commercial environments practice with a strategic and resolutely transdisciplinary vision of design. A 1995 graduate of the University of Montreal with a degree in architecture, he has established himself as a leader in the design of shops and stores with strong identities, both in Canada and internationally.

With expertise covering the creation of store concepts for local, American, and global brands, he has successfully completed projects on several continents: Canada, the United States, Europe, and Asia. He has led projects for renowned brands, translating their values into immersive, coherent environments adapted to the cultural specificities of each market.

At Ædifica, Stéphane Bernier plays a central role in high value-added projects of all sizes, where brand expression becomes a major architectural component. His transdisciplinary approach, which combines architecture, commercial strategy, experience design, and innovation, aims to create meaningful spaces where aesthetics are combined with performance and emotion.

Recognized for his leadership and critical thinking, he has served on several competition juries, including the Grand Jury of the FRAME Awards, and has been a speaker at various events in Canada and the United States, strengthening his influence on the international design scene.