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Acre Architects is a practice of Storied Architecture
- inspiring people to live great stories. We are
committed to creating original, provocative,
contextually driven architectural design. At the core
of every idea is a unique story. Awarded the 2018
Professional Prix de Rome in Architecture, the 2017
Lieutenant-Governor’s Award of Excellence in
Architecture in New Brunswick, Canadian Architect
Magazine’s Top Emerging Designers in 2017, and
selected for Wallpaper* magazine’s 2016
Architects’ Directory of rising-star and
breakthrough practices from around the globe, Acre
Architects’ unique practice of Storied Architecture
champions more meaningful ways of living, and
through narrative, helps shape a vision that inspires
Monica Adair people to embark on a process of discovery, defying
ELP6 convention and ultimately creating their own myth.
Architect / Partner At its core, the Acre believes - we are what we
Acre Architects create.
Saint John New Brunswick
http://theacre.ca
monica@theacre.ca

Ginette Ahier founded Choco Cocagne in 2008.
This artisanal chocolaterie broke new ground with
its dazzling array of world-flavor infused products.
In 2013 she teamed up with her main competitor
Mr. Frédéric Desclos, merging their collections
under the Adorable Chocolat banner. Since then,
this high end chocolate company has increased its
production capacity, streamlined its operations
through strategic investments and partnerships, and
tripled sales.
Driven by passion and creativity, Ginette is
determined to grow Adorable Chocolat to the
forefront of this very challenging industry.
Maximizing the use of local, organic and fair trade
products, she strives to maintain product quality and
Ginette Ahier integrity throughout the company’s expansion.
ELP10F Recipient of the 2015 CBDC Women Entrepreneur
CEO / Co-owner Award and recognized in 2013 as one of 20
Adorable Chocolat Inc. emerging Canadian culinary entrepreneurs, Ginette
resides in Cocagne NB with her husband Mathieu
Shediac New Brunswick
http://www.adorablechocolat.ca and two children, Florence and Louis. Sailing and
ginetteahier@gmail.com karate keeps her focused.

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