Special Supplement IDIBC Awards of Excellence WORKPLACE TOTAL AWARD OF MERIT FULCRUM CAPITAL PARTNERS SSDG Interiors Inc.
WORKPLACE TOTAL AWARD OF MERIT KLEIN LYONS Celine Interiors Inc.
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he new office for Fulcrum Capital Partners, formerly HSBC Capital Canada, is modern, sophisticated and created by SSDG Interiors with a focus on brand telling their story. The company was reinventing itself and their office needed to tell their new story while honouring their roots. Design elements are intricately woven throughout the office that emphasize the Fulcrum brand. A combination of direct and indirect references to the brand were incorporated throughout including a logo inspired pattern on feature wall and a tag message recessed into millwork and echoed on the floor. The wood wall at the entry is comprised of shapes from their corporate tangraminspired logo. The embossed red triangle being the horizontal and vertical ‘fulcrum’ point of their new space. Space was planned to allow light to penetrate throughout the office by designing offices with glass fronts and open work areas at the exterior glazing. The goal was to design a space that speaks of who fulcrum is and what they are about, bringing unity to the team (comprised of two different groups of people: deal makers and accountants) and evoking an unspoken identity to their clients. The design of the office has changed the way the company uses their space, encouraging more collaboration among staff and inviting clients in for tours.
Judges Comments: “Really Good Work. Clean, sophisticated; well done. Like the well placed punch of red. Sense of stability from the dark woods.”
Location: Vancouver, B.C. Design Team: Julie Campbell RID, Kenna Manley RID Square footage: 3,930
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eline Interiors Inc. successfully created Klein Lyons’ new law office with an updated environment that would support the company’s business strategies and accommodate its projected growth. Timeless, bright and professional sets the tone for this interior. A loyal client, the partners at this law firm wanted an office environment that was approachable for frazzled clients. Top of mind was designing a space where lawyers and staff who worked long hours could enjoy natural light throughout the office, fresh and inviting common areas, and functional modern workstations. Offices feature mostly glazed wall systems to maximize drawing light into the heart of the space. Keeping the ends of corridors open to the outdoor expanded the feeling of interior spaces. Public/client areas are clustered in and around the reception to simplify wayfinding, limit visibility to the workings of the office and improve security. A calming, warm colour scheme was chosen. The staff room, located adjacent to a large 3,500 square foot deck, encourages interaction. The project was delivered slightly under budget.
Judges Comments: “Really well done; fresh.”
Location: Vancouver, B.C. Design Team: Celine Pitre RID, Sharon Lum RID Square footage: 12,000 Fall 2012 | DESIGN QUARTERLY
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