
Claude Cormier's legacy in landscape architecture is defined by his colorful and joyful approach to designing spaces, challenging conventions, and connecting people with beauty and joy.


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He defied expectations by adorning a Montreal convention centre with concrete ‘trees’ painted lipstick-pink, and created Toronto’s beloved Berczy Park, with its whimsical dog fountain

Landscape architect Claude Cormier imbued physical spaces with colour and joy

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Claude Cormier: A Colorful Legacy in Landscape Architecture


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The author explores the innovative design of Sugar Beach in Toronto, highlighting its unique features and the reasoning behind creating an urban beach without swimming facilities.


There's no swimming at Sugar Beach, but the crowds come anyway. By Daniel Jost, ASLA It’s 80 degrees Fahrenheit, or, as they say here in Toronto, a balmy 27 degrees. Stephanie McCarthy leans back in a white Adirondack chair and digs her feet into the sand. On Canada’s Sugar Beach she’s just a short walk

Claude Cormier: How Sweet | Landscape Architecture Magazine

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Sugar Beach: A Unique Urban Sandbox Experience in Toronto



Claude Cormier transformed historic parks with whimsical designs, blending past and present to create unique landscapes that challenge traditional norms.


As the news of Claude Cormier's death touched us, we look back to a profile we published in 2020. A remembrance of Cormier's legacy and life is available on the Cultural Landscape Foundation website. -September 15, 2023 By Brian Barth When Claude Cormier, ASLA, and I pull up to Dorchester Square in Montreal, a man

Claude Cormier: Hell of Fun | Landscape Architecture Magazine

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Claude Cormier's Impact on Landscape Architecture Revealed
