Daoust Lestage practiced architecture and landscape architecture on the project and completed it in 2015. The design takes a minimalist approach and is surrounded by forest at the edge of a lake. It was essential for the new guest house to stay within the footprint of the previous cabin, and consider, incorporate and respect the sloped landscape . The stand out element of the house is the all glass walls, drawing inspiration from Mies van der Rohe's Farnsworth House. Daoust Lestage's focus on sustainability were important in this design as creating a building out of glass took a level of thought in terms of thermal comfort. The windows are all triple glazed with a roof overhang all around to limit direct sunlight in the summer months, the roof is also clad with a green roof that is covered in native plants to blend with the landscape. The remnants of a small cottage were on the site prior to building which is why the owner was able to build so close to the lake; by creating a glass facade the building acts as less of an intrusion on the lake front. Something that Daoust Lestage finds important in design is blurring the line between inside and outside- something this project accomplishes. The Place des festivals is an urban design project in Montreal that was completed in 2009. The project was multidisciplinary, Daoust Lestage practiced urban design, landscape architecture, architecture, industrial design and graphic design to complete the project.The design won Best Landscape Architecture Award and has been coined "urban origami". The term urban origami refers to the dynamic urban environment that has been created. The site has been transformed with pathways and green space exhibiting art and architecture. The Place des Festivals was designed to host shows; the water fountains act as curtains to a stage and the large lamp creates the idea of an enclosed space with lighting fixtures, it can accommodate up to 25,000 people during these shows. The site is also littered with multiple restaurants and cultural amenities to cater to the nightlife that is imagined to go alongside theater. Located on the site is the Place des Arts sector, alongside the City of Montreal, Daoust Lestage also won the Urban Design Prize for the ability this aspect of the project. This prize intends to highlight the economic and social benefits of design, architecture and town planning in organizations, public institutions and businesses, the Place des Arts is seen to embody these things.