Éric Moutquin

Éric Moutquin, Principal and Director at EVOQ, brings nearly 30 years of experience in the architectural field and has become a leader in the firm’s projects for Inuit and First Nations communities. Mentored by founding partner Alain Fournier, Éric has developed a deep commitment to culturally respectful architecture, applying his skills to complex projects that demand sensitivity to logistics, northern environment, and cultural identity.

Éric’s portfolio includes significant projects such as the CKAU radio station for the Innu community of Uashat Mak Mani-Utenam, the LEED© Silver-certified Kuujjuaq Air Terminal, Row Houses in Nunavik, the Youth Rehabilitation Centre for Girls, and multiple interventions at the Raglan Nickel Mine both located in Nunavik. His work exemplifies EVOQ’s mission of collaborative, culturally resonant design, enhancing the well-being and identity of the communities he serves.

In addition to his professional work, Éric co-leads an annual workshop at Université de Montréal with Alain Fournier, where he guides third-year architecture students in developing projects with Quebec’s Indigenous communities, with a focus on cultural identity and decolonizing the language of architecture. Known for his collaborative approach, Éric values the unique strengths of each contributor, positioning him as a key figure in advancing EVOQ’s mission of inclusive and culturally attuned architectural practice.

Éric is a graduate of Université de Montréal, where he earned a Master’s degree in architecture in 2002.