Property Developer’s Osborne Village Office | Waterside Development Corp.
Our clients’ vision for their new office was of a dynamic, inspiring space; one that encouraged collaboration, and was a comfortable place to work and to engage with clients.
The offices all have clear glass fronts and partial glass side walls. Confidential work is protected, while interaction is encouraged. The open area accommodates a reception desk, workstations, coffee bar, filing and copy area. Client presentations and meetings are an important part of the business. A meeting room for ten was designed with all the required technology neatly tucked away; along with an adjacent lounge area.
Clean, classic white walls, furniture and ceilings ensure the space is bright and airy. Engineered maple hardwood adds warmth and pattern, and is conducive to this low-traffic office. The staff entry and storage areas were finished with LVT. The washrooms have 24×24 porcelain tile floors. The beverage bar and coffee bar are open to view, so were designed with fully-integrated appliances for a clean look.
LED light fixtures were used throughout for their energy efficiency and light quality. Dimming and switching options provide flexibility. In the open areas, the deck was left exposed and painted white, along with all of the structural beams and utilities. New 2×2 suspended ceilings were installed in the private offices, meeting room and copy area to provide better acoustics.
To keep within budget, selected existing fit-outs were retained: the electrical room, toilet locations, and entry/exit doors. The electrical room is in a far corner, so a corridor to it was designed to accommodate storage. The existing washrooms were not nicely tucked away in a back corner of the space, but in the middle of the space, and on a 45-degree angle. The washrooms were modified to meet Code. Full-height angled walls were finished a dark blue. They separate the public from private areas, and create a dramatic backdrop for the beverage bar, reception desk, and the client’s artwork.
The existing door from the parking lot became the staff entry. The previous tenant’s main entrance had a small vestibule and no canopy, while a third door opened into a corridor with access to the main lobby. This corridor was redesigned to be open to the lobby. Visitors now experience a greater sense of entry.
Our clients commented on the benefits: They noted a huge increase in productivity and an easier flow of communication; and they feel that the design, color selections, and use of glass has created a calming cohesive space.
Photography by Lindsay Reid
