Lili Monette-Crépô

Associate Editor
Associate editor at LoopNet since February 2022, Lili writes about design, trends, unique spaces, hospitality and green buildings. She has worked for major media outlets and organizations such as Télé-Québec, Fédération professionnelle des journalistes du Québec (FPJQ), Huffington Post Québec and TVA Nouvelles. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Theatre and Development from Concordia University, a graduate certificate in political communication from Université de Montréal and a Master of Arts in Journalism from Western University. Born and raised in Montreal, she now lives in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. You can reach her at lmonette@costar.com.

Lili Monette-Crépô's Articles

This Interior Design Office is Also a Cultural Hub

Mason Studio created an ever-evolving workspace by including a variety of zones for employees and for the larger community.
Tattoo Parlor Puts Its Stamp on Historic Brooklyn Space

World-renowned tattoo artist Eva Karabudak opened a second tattoo studio with an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere in Williamsburg.

A New Hotel Takes a Page from Oscar Wilde’s Book

The Dorian, a new Marriot-branded hotel based in Calgary, plays with notions of duality in both its design and offering.
A Mixed-Use Visitor Center Recreates Rapunzel’s Tower

Organic food producer Rapunzel Naturkost’s Visitor Center in Southern Germany features abundant light, stunning views and innovative building materials.

From Basement Storage Room to Japan-Inspired Speakeasy

With a collection of more than 1,200 records of different genres and eras, the basement bar of a boutique hotel in Austin was inspired by Japan’s “jazz kissa” cafés.

How an Atrium Brought Together a Homebuilder’s HQ

Caivan and the Advanced Building Innovation Company (ABIC) are making a home for both office and manufacturing employees in one building.
Linking 3 Historic Buildings in Edinburgh To Create a 5-Star Hotel

Virgin Hotels debuts in the UK with a distinctive property in Old Town Edinburgh.

These Glamping Sites Offer a Design-Forward Alternative in Sought-After Destinations

AutoCamp has six locations, and counting, inspired by mid-century design and the great outdoors.

A Construction Company Merges Industrial and Scandinavian Aesthetics in Its New Headquarters

This Quebec City construction company office combines the use of raw materials and colorful accents.

Toronto Building Bought Through Estate Sale Becomes a Community Hub

An architect bought a property for her practice, and ended up creating a hub for her community.

This Berlin Office Complex Is Possibly the Most Sustainable in Germany

Edge Suedkreuz Berlin is also one of the largest freestanding timber hybrid construction project in Germany.
Top Trends in UK Office Design

A workplace expert and a Gensler survey help identify key factors driving workplace trends, design and strategy.
A Historic School Becomes a Senior Living Facility

This residential complex integrates a repurposed historic school building.

This Video Game Company Used Office Design to Stand Out from the Competition

By combining diverse design elements, including biophilia, residential comfort and hospitality finishes, 2K Games created a distinctive space for its Montreal studio.
Inflation, Low Vacancy and Other Key Themes Impacting the Quebec Multifamily Market

Lack of housing, high construction costs and low vacancy rates were key themes that emerged from the Québec Apartment Investment Conference.
Unleasable Space Next to Parking Garage Finds its Niche as Creative Office

A unique space between a parking garage and a retail walkway was lacking light and a retail tenant, until the developers pivoted to office use.

This Apparel Brand Created a Barn-Inspired Headquarters in Leicestershire

The headquarters offer a great work environment for both employees and visitors.

Transforming a Grocery Store into a Design Hub

When a founder was seeking a new manufacturing space, she ended up transforming a derelict grocery store into a hub for manufacturers and designers.
Two Independent Bookstores Share Keys to Their Success

Identifying an unfulfilled need resulted in successful bookstores in two residential neighbourhoods.

How Beside Habitat Protects 900 Acres of Land Through Development

The Beside Habitat project in Quebec’s Lanaudière region is the first of many looking to make the most of nature while preserving it.
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