Atelier Fomenta is formed by the collective practice of Julia Arvelo, Florence Barnabé and Muriel Bentolila. Their practice is rooted in a constant curiosity towards industrial and accessible materials translated in collections of objects for residential and commercial spaces. They believe in a work that is expressed through an economy of means and gestures with a touch of humour.
All Fomenta projects are handmade in Montreal with local artisans.
Upcoming
10-13 September Tout est Chaos by PLI Office, Paris Design Week (FR)
10-12 September Lambert & Fils x Format MTL, Montreal (CA)
6-10 November Pot-au-Feu x Yabu Pushelberg, New York (US)
Recent Exhibitions
2026 Mapa Fair by Acopio, Buenos Aires (AR)
2026 Ukurant Makes Room, 3daysofdesign, Copenhagen (DK)
2026 Put Together by playinghouse, New York Design Week (US)
2026 Studio Iron at Saatchi Yates, London (UK)
2026 Ex-Tension, Montreal Design Week (CA)
2026 Double Entendre, Montreal Design Week (CA)
2026 Ensemble at JETA's, Montreal Design Week (CA)
2026 tête-à-tête by playinghouse, Milan Design Week (IT)
2026 Far from Perfect by Simple Flair, Milan Design Week (IT)
2026 DesignTO, Pot-au-Feu by Ensemble, Toronto (CA)
Press
Wallpaper*, Rule-breaking rubber furniture in Milan
Sixtysix, Teaching Rubber to Stand Up
Canadian Interiors, DesignTO 2026 Award Winners Revealed
Wallpaper*, DesignTO 2026 Highlights
Dezeen, Designs from up-and-coming Canadians
Whether it’s a house, a gallery, a restaurant or a theater, each of these spaces has its own essence and characteristics. We like working with what’s already there and elevating it, with lighting, custom objects, and the mix of different materials like metal, wood and textile; creating spaces of opportunities.
We’re open to everything: a bookshelf covering an entire wall? a dreamy birdhouse? a room for thoughts? You name it, just write to us.
Interested in our work? We'd love to hear from you.
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