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WHO WE ARE

FOR OVER 70 YEARS, we’ve worked with clients across the globe to design buildings and environments that are inspiring, functional, and contextual.

At B+H we believe in the power

Our bold design solutions are

of design to transform spaces,

inspired by the confidence that’s

communities, and economies. We

derived from honed insight, active

enable our clients’ visions through

listening, fearless entrepreneurialism,

customized designs that exceed their

and a collaborative fusion of

business goals and inspire the people

perspectives. Design performance

that live, work, heal, play, and learn

achieved through constant

within them. We view every challenge

innovation, accountability, hands-on

as an opportunity for learning and

service, cultivating talent, and being

never lose sight of the people we’re

a champion for diversity in all its

designing for – regardless of the

forms – these are the things we value.

type of development, scale, scope, or geography involved.

QUICK FACTS

WE THINK GLOBALLY AND ACT LOCALLY WITH PROJECTS IN 30+ COUNTRIES

VANCOUVER SEATTLE

Satellite Office

TORONTO SHANGHAI HONG KONG

SINGAPORE

150+ 30 STAFF

PARTNERS

200+

Across 6 integrated and satellite offices

Across our global practice

Won in the last 20 years alone

AWARDS

SECTORS

COMPLIANCE

COMMERCIAL/ MIXED USE

INSTITUTIONAL/ EDUCATION

RESIDENTIAL

RETAIL

HEALTHCARE

SPORTS & RECREATION

HOSPITALITY

TRANSPORTATION

CORPORATE WORKPLACE

60+

PROJECTS WELL, Green Mark, China 3-Star, Net Zero, Passive House and LEED® Certified

Award-winning design that is always

CLIENTFOCUSED

We do things

bold + We’ll ask the right questions. We’ll have the tough conversations. A conventional design process is a risky strategy in a world that is changing by the minute.

WHO WE ARE

differently.

+ Human People must come first. We design for multi-dimensional experiences. Understanding the user experience is key to unlocking a company’s competitive advantage.

BUILDING REGENERATIVE FUTURES Designing places that give more than they take For decades, sustainable design has focused on reducing

infrastructure, and people. The goal is not simply to

harm by using less energy, producing less waste, and

minimize a project’s footprint, but to strengthen the

limiting environmental impact. These efforts remain

ecological and social systems that support it.

essential, but regenerative design asks us to go further. This approach helps our clients identify risk earlier, What if buildings and infrastructure could actively

respond to changing climate conditions, and create

contribute to the places they inhabit?

projects that are more resilient, adaptable, and connected to place.

Regenerative design treats every project as part of a larger living system. Instead of viewing a site as an

Regenerative design moves beyond doing less harm

empty parcel, it considers the relationships already

to strengthen the living systems that sustain us.

at work between land, water, climate, plants, wildlife,

BIOMIMICRY: OUR DESIGN LENS Biomimicry is the lens B+H uses to engage regenerative design. Rather than copying how nature looks, biomimicry learns from how living systems function, adapt, and thrive. It helps us understand what nature is already doing in a place and how design can work with those systems. This way of thinking is not new. Indigenous Peoples around the world have long understood humans as part of nature and have developed distinct, place-based knowledge grounded in relationship, reciprocity, and responsibility to the land. We recognize these longstanding ways of knowing and seek to work with Indigenous communities where appropriate, respecting that knowledge is specific to each Nation, community, and place. Nature becomes a model, mentor, and measure for creating projects that are more resilient and better connected to their environment.

THE LIVING STORY Understanding Place Before Design Begins Every place has a story shaped by its ecology, climate,

The approach draws from biomimicry and longstanding

culture, and community. B+H’s Living Story is a predesign

Indigenous understandings of the relationships between

strategy that helps project teams understand these

people, land, and living systems.

conditions before major decisions are made, reducing risk and setting the foundation for a more resilient, regenerative project.

What does this place want to do?

What will it support?

What will it permit?

What might it inspire?

+ What ecological processes and relationships are already at work?

+ We look at existing ecological services the free engineering that nature provides to see how it can support our resilience.

+ Nature has a trajectory, and with climate change that trajectory is becoming much more difficult to predict

+ Through biomimicry, we learn from the timetested genius of the site how to solve our design problems

+ Pre-design risk assessments allow us to understand the trajectory of a place and how we will best fit in

+ Learn from local organisms how to self-cool, create circular economies, leverage solar energy, dissipate storms, or build with benign materials

+ Understand existing ecological assets, services, and opportunities to integrate as Naturebased Solutions

By building this understanding early, the Living Story helps teams:

+ Helps reduce risk and costs associated with climate change

+ It is expensive fighting nature, which is why the pre-design Living Story helps us avoid unnecessary costs

+ Identify climate risks and resilience opportunities early

+ Inform planning, infrastructure, and site decisions

+ Reduce uncertainty before significant design investment

+ Embed regenerative principles from the outset

+ Expand innovation by exploring the billionyear old ideas in nature

+ Establish measurable regenerative goals

FROM INTENTION TO MEASURABLE IMPACT The Living Story establishes a baseline for understanding

The ambition is not to make buildings look like nature. It

how a place performs before development and helps

is to create places that participate in living systems and

teams define relevant regenerative goals.

contribute to their long-term health.

By comparing performance before and after development, teams can assess whether the project is simply reducing harm or actively improving the systems around it.

+ Carbon sequestration + Stormwater retention + Air purification + Temperature regulation + Biodiversity and habitat + Community connection and resilience

ADVANCED STRATEGY Facing accelerating innovation cycles and unprecedented complexity, B+H’s Advanced Strategy employs advanced research and design methods beyond conventional approaches. This delivers resilient, transformative outcomes, creating solutions fit for today and ready for tomorrow.

We begin by asking: What are we solving for, and are we solving for the right things? RESEARCH Comprehensive user engagements include diverse voices

B+H’s Advanced Strategy integrates three powerful frameworks to deliver future-ready, resilient solutions:

and co-creation models to foster shared ownership and align on realworld needs. In parralel, we deploy rigorous environmental and horizon scanning, identifying signals of change and emerging disruptions, to capture both present requirements and future opportunities.

FUTURES THINKING | Anticipating and shaping potential future scenarios through strategic foresight to inform

ANALYSIS

present-day strategy.

Our analysis, built on a strong research foundation, aims to define the right challenges before pursuing solutions

SYSTEMS THINKING | Holistic analysis examining

by synthesizing user insights, stakeholder perspectives,

interconnections and relationships between actors within

and foresight.

larger systems. LIFE-CENTERED DESIGN | Aim to benefit humans, the environment, and society as a whole.

KICK-OFF + DATA EXCHANGE RESEARCH

ANALYSIS

SCENARIOS

STRATEGY & SCENARIOS We extend our analysis by translating insights into actionable design strategies and then testing those strategies across scenarios. Scenarios test the design strategy’s alignment with the anticipated future and the desired physical environments, policies, and experiences, ensuring long-term adaptability and success.

ROADMAP The defined strategy is mapped across all project phases, capturing known project milestones while anticipating potential future requirements, ensuring seamless implementation and sustained adaptability.

WHERE WE WANT TO BE ROAD MAP

+ MAXIMIZE OPPORTUNITY, MINIMIZE RISK

ADVANCED STRATEGY

SCOPE OF SERVICES WORKPLACE STRATEGY

CHANGE MANAGEMENT

Workplace Strategy services support clients in aligning their

Change Management services guide organizations

physical work environments with organizational goals, culture,

through transitions related to workplace transformation.

and future needs. This holistic approach integrates research,

The approach is structured, people-centric, and designed

data analysis, and stakeholder engagement to create high-

to ensure changes are understood, accepted, and

performing, resilient workplaces.

sustained.

KEY ACTIVITIES:

Research & analysis of current workplace utilization,

Research & analysis of change readiness to identify

behaviours, and organizational culture through surveys,

impacts and tailor strategies

interviews, and data analytics Development of a comprehensive change plan, including Development of a workplace vision that supports

change roadmap, communication, training, and support

business objectives, employee

resources

experience, and brand identity Integration of change management with workplace Co-Creation with leadership and employees to validate

strategy and project delivery for seamless transformation

ideas and ensure solutions are tailored to specific needs Educate through coaching and engagement programs to Strategy formulation for space optimization, hybrid work,

build buy-in and reduce resistance

and portfolio planning Monitor post occupancy to measure adoption, address Integration with design and delivery teams to ensure

challenges, and reinforce new behaviours

seamless execution from strategy to implementation CLIENT BENEFITS: CLIENT BENEFITS:

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Higher adoption rates for new workplaces

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Optimized real estate and operational costs

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Reduced resistance during transitions

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Improved employee engagement, productivity, and

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Alignment of people, processes, and spaces with

attraction/retention •

Workplaces that support innovation, collaboration, and organizational resilience

business goals for sustainable transformation

STRATEGIC FORESIGHT Strategic Foresight services identify and analyse systemic trends and potential disruptions relevant to the project or client’s sector. Insights inform long-term planning and strategic decision-making. KEY ACTIVITIES: Research & Analysis of trends and disruptions through environment and horizon scanning. Development of plausible futures and implications for the client’s organization Co-Creation of desired future and validation of plausible futures through stakeholder workshops Strategy formulation to ensure the built space, or workplace policies support transformation required to meet client’s desired future state Integration of strategic foresight with workplace strategy, including integration of far future milestones into overall project roadmap CLIENT BENEFITS: •

Informed, proactive decision-making with early awareness of industry shifts

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Enhanced resilience and adaptability in the face of uncertainty

ADVANCED STRATEGY

SAMPLE RESEARCH Workplace design must move beyond trends and become more strategic, adaptive, and resilient. That means moving from reactive planning to futures

Trends & Emerging Issues in the Future of Work

thinking to better anticipating uncertainty and design

SHIFT IN DEI INTEGRATION

for multiple possible futures.

Inclusion is becoming foundational infrastructure, driving performance, expanding participation, and improving

Workplace design can’t simply react to today’s trends;

retention. This includes multilingual support, culturally

we need to think more strategically about what’s

intelligent collaboration for distributed teams, and

emerging beyond the horizon.

adaptive, layered environments that enable cognitive

Future of Work Drivers of Change 1

WORKFORCE DEMOGRAPHICS

flexibility. DEMAND FOR CONTINUING LEARNING Workplace learning is becoming core infrastructure, with offices evolving into hubs for reskilling, cross-functional

ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY

collaboration, and rapid capability building. Spaces are organized around skills rather than departments, supporting project-based teams, short collaboration

TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT

HIGHER EDUCATION DISRUPTIONS

cycles, and fluid talent pools instead of fixed team areas. AI ADOPTION RESHAPING JOB ROLES AI isn’t reducing the workforce, it’s reshaping it. Roles are becoming more specialized, enabling deeper expertise,

CLIMATE VOLATILITY

advisory capacity, and cross-functional collaboration. Talent is increasingly distributed, diminishing the importance of headquarters location and accelerating the shift toward place-agnostic workforce strategies. NEED FOR COLLECTIVE EXPERIENCES There is a growing shift toward workplace experiences that prioritize connection and community in response to rising global loneliness. Movement, empowerment, and belonging are becoming central.

NEED FOR AUTHENTIC LOW-FI EXPERIENCES The growing fatigue with polished, uniform technology is driving a return to individuality and imperfection, not just as an aesthetic, but as an ideological shift toward analogue experiences. CLIMATE PROTECTION AS A BENEFIT Employee activism is driving organizations to deepen both climate action and employee support. Companies are integrating climate resilience into location strategy, operations, and benefits, through flexible work models, robust remote infrastructure, and cross-functional collaboration. DEMAND FOR HYBRID & FLEXIBLE WORK Hybrid and remote work are reshaping traditional schedules, accelerating the shift away from the 9-5 toward more flexible models like four-day workweeks and microshifting across waking hours. EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT METRICS REDEFINED Workers identify distraction-free focus, effective tools and technology, and access to spaces and people that support both concentration and collaboration as the key drivers of productivity, yet only about half believe their organizations are investing in what matters most.

ADVANCED STRATEGY

WORKPLACE STRATEGY SERVICES At B+H we help our clients not only do things right, but do the right things. Our Advanced Strategy advisory practice connects business and organizational goals and objectives with optimized solutions, at a workplace, building and portfolio level, systemically and transparently.

Pre-Design Discovery Visioning User Engagements

Strategic Brief Executive Summary Road Map

Workplace Strategy Services

Scenarios Block Floorplan Building Stack Scorecard

Analysis Key Insights Key Recommendations Success Measures

PRE-DESIGN DISCOVERY

ANALYSIS

SCENARIOS

STRATEGIC BRIEF

The core function of the

In evaluating the collected

The scenarios process

In the previous phase,

Pre-Design Discovery

data sets we are seeking

identifies potential

we validate the problem

phase is to gather

to identify patterns that

solutions, which serve to

statement with the best-

information to define

suggest key themes,

explore opportunities as

performing solution.

project parameters, identify

generate insights and

well as test parameters.

However, without outlining

key stakeholders, and

highlight critical success

The objective of this

a plan of execution,

establish an organizational

factors. In our analysis we

phase is, through iteration,

recommendations become

vision. Stakeholder

synthesize the information

to fully define a way

unrealized ideas. To ensure

engagements take place

by thinking about how

forward. Assessing the

the essential translation

to understand how

those items relate to

performance of competing

of the solution into the

individuals are experiencing

space in the future state.

scenarios illuminates

physical environment we

the workplace and reveal

Analytics drive a higher

optimal properties.

then create a roadmap

underlying challenges

resolution expression of

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Block Floorplan

for implementation.

and opportunities that

the problem statement

•

Building Stack

This may include

set up transformational

that we will refine further

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Evaluation / Scorecard

change management

solutions. We seek a mix

in subsequent phases.

considerations.

of quantitative (about the

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Key Insights

•

Executive Summary

people) and qualitative

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Key Recommendations

•

Implementation

(from the people) data

•

Success Measures

sets. This data diversity supports more nuanced and holistic analytics.

Roadmap

SickKids PSC, Toronto, Canada

OUR WORK

At B+H, we help clients define the right problem and focus on solving what matters most. In an era of accelerating innovation and growing

We design with people, but we also design for systems,

complexity, culture, workplace experience, and

anticipating how changing work patterns, technologies,

organizational performance are tightly connected.

and organizational structures shape the workplace over

Our Advanced Strategy approach uses research,

time. By integrating futures thinking, systems thinking,

stakeholder engagement, environmental and horizon

and life-centred design, we create strategies that are

scanning, and scenario testing to align workplace and

inclusive, flexible, and ready to support evolving models

portfolio decisions with business goals and future

of work.

realities. This leads to resilient solutions that support employee engagement, operational efficiency, and long-term value.

The Post North Tower, Vancouver, Canada

CAPABILITIES

INTERIOR DESIGN B+H offers a full range of interior design and space

Our teams believe in creating healthy environments,

planning services. Our teams of interior designers

bringing natural light into the workplace and using

create environments that seamlessly integrate people,

design to foster community. We understand how a well-

the environment, technology and the ultimate purpose

crafted environment can shape our clients’ brands and

of the space.

reflect the values that drive their organizations. That’s why we create branded environments that promote our

As specialists in interior design, B+H helps clients create

clients’ unique positioning and help them achieve their

thriving work communities. We excel at large, complex

objectives. Our designs reflect not only who are clients

projects that are driven by innovation, collaboration

are, but where they want to go.

and sustainability. DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND We provide the following interior design services:

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION • Space Planning

WORKPLACE STRATEGY

• Design Documentation

• Master Planning

• 3D Axonometric Planning, 3D Renderings and

• Visioning & Needs Analysis

Animations

• Programming

• Planning Review for Code Compliance

• Test Fit & Scenario Planning

• Furniture Procurement

• Corporate Standards & Guidelines

• Furniture Inventory

• Space Utilization Study

• Furniture Disposition

• Horizon Scanning

• Ergonomic Assessment

• Post Occupancy Evaluation

• LEED Workshop

• Change Management

• Comprehensive Construction Documentation

• Global Benchmarking and Trend Analysis

• Consultant Selection and Coordination • Preparation and Management of Bid and Permit

FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES • Move Management • Artwork Program • Graphic Design and Wayfinding

Documentation • Project Management Services

The Post Atrium, Vancouver, Canada

JONES DESLAURIERS

A GUIDING LIGHT FOR THE FUTURE OF WORK With over 50 years as a trusted leader in the insurance industry, Jones DesLauriers’ new workplace at 320 Bay Street celebrates the firm’s legacy while setting a clear direction for the future. Designed as a model for the company’s evolving offices, the space draws inspiration from a lighthouse’s guiding light, symbolizing clarity, connection, and purpose. The interior is defined by purposeful spatial planning that balances open collaboration with intimate, focused settings. Abundant natural light and integrated horticultural elements enhance well‑being and reinforce a connection to nature. A highlight of the workplace is the in‑house coffee bar, envisioned as a social hub for daily use and a flexible amenity for hosting internal and external events. Jones DesLauriers partnered with Lil E Coffee Café to staff the space, creating meaningful employment opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and reinforcing the firm’s commitment to inclusivity and community impact. A refined palette of natural textures, earthy materials, and calm yet dynamic tones creates an environment that feels grounded, welcoming, and elevated. Timeless in its approach and responsive to its urban context, the design embodies Jones DesLauriers’ brand and culture while engaging with the vibrancy of downtown Toronto, supporting hospitality, innovation, and long‑term adaptability.

Location Toronto, Canada Size 1,744 ft2 | 18,775 m2 Status Completed 2026 Services Interior Design, Experiential Graphic Design Client Jones DesLauriers

SICKKIDS PATIENT SUPPORT CENTRE

DESIGN THAT INSPIRES AND UPLIFTS The 22-storey SickKids Patient Support Centre (PSC) in Toronto serves as a bespoke workplace for the education, training, and administration of Canada’s leading pediatric healthcare organization. It marks the critical first step of SickKids’ multi-year campus transformation project, aiming to create an inspired and reimagined hospital of the future. As Canada’s largest center dedicated to children’s health and research, the PSC required a multidisciplinary approach, blending architecture, workplace interiors, and landscape design. The workspace design required a layout that fosters collaboration among approximately 3,000 staff members, including physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, while also addressing each department’s unique operational needs. A vibrant colour scheme welcomes visitors to the PSC with a striking blueribbon staircase, colourful dichroic glass, and a whimsical mobile installation. Inspired by a child’s imagination, the design employs bold colours and playful shapes to foster an atmosphere of joy and creativity. Central to this process was the SickKids Children’s Council, ensuring that children’s perspectives were integral to the design. This collaboration included dynamic design elements, such as inspirational words in cursive LED lighting in each elevator bay and murals showcasing children’s doodles interpreting kindness, imagination, and bravery. These wall murals, facing the hospital bay, engage the imagination of patients across the street. Lower levels of the PSC are dedicated to knowledge sharing and skill development. The flexible Simulation Centre, equipped with movable walls and furniture, adapts seamlessly to diverse educational needs. Cutting-edge technology, including 3D printers, dedicated VR/AR spaces, Student Centre and Resource Library, empower innovation and experiential learning. Upper floors feature flexible workspaces that combine individual offices with collaborative zones. Strategic glazing, a Building Automation System, and Toronto’s innovative deep lake-water cooling maximize natural light and energy efficiency. Awards CTBUH Award of Excellence 2024 AZ Awards - Interior Design - Longlisted 2025 SBID International Design Awards – Finalist, Office Design 2025 ARIDO Interior Design Awards - WORK, winner 2025 IDC Value of Design Awards - Honourable Mention, Innovation in Workplace Design 2025 Location Toronto, Canada Size 427,300 ft2 | 39,697 m2 Status Completed 2023 Client Confidential

THE POST ATRIUM

HIDDEN GEMS AND HISTORIC CHARM IN A VIBRANT TECH HUB The Post, a historic landmark with over 65 years of service as a Canada Post processing facility, has been transformed into a vibrant mixed-use space as the Confidential Tech Client’s Vancouver Tech Hub. Embracing the “Roots Story Craft” design concept, the revitalization honours the city’s diverse culture while preserving the building’s heritage. At the heart of this transformation lies the Atrium, a vibrant social and events hub connecting the North and South office towers. Spanning 22 feet in height, the Atrium is filled with natural light and features world-class amenities, including a 210-person event centre, a large café area equipped with dog parking and a dog run, and exterior basketball sports courts. B+H led the interior design of the atrium and the office towers, which total 1.1 million sq.ft of office space. A striking 18-foot mural resembling a pixelated postage stamp crafted from reclaimed mailbox doors dating back to the building’s 1960s origins serves as a focal point. A hidden surprise awaits: one of the original post boxes holds a framed postage stamp from Vancouver to Seattle, commemorating the first mail run with 60 letters. This mural frames the Atrium’s café, snack shop, and main seating area, fostering a vibrant dining, working, collaboration, and socializing hub. The Atrium features various inviting seating areas, accommodating solo work, larger groups, and numerous meeting rooms. Custom light fixtures, fabrics and furniture elicit the feeling of a living room, giving users a sense of belonging and comfort and inviting them to stay awhile. Furthering the vibrancy of the design, B+H also collaborated with local artists Samantha Dickie & Marie Khouri to create hanging sculptures suspended from skylights above the interconnecting stairs leading to the north and south office towers. Awards VCRA Awards: General Contractor - Tenant Improvement over $5M; Trade Contractors $2M-$12M; Electrical Contractors over $10M, 2024 AZ Awards - Interior Design - Longlisted 2025 ARIDO Interior Design Awards - WORK Award 2025 SBID International Design Awards, Office Design Over 2,000 SqM – Regional Winner, Americas, 2025 IDC VODA – Award of Merit, Innovation in Workplace Design, 2025 IDIBC SHINE Awards, Award of Merit, 2026

Location Vancouver, Canada Size 43,000 ft2 | 3995 m2 Status Atrium completed 2024 Services Interior Design, Experiential Graphic Design, Advanced Strategy Client Confidential Tech Client Certification Base Building is LEED® Gold Certified

THE POST NORTH TOWER

A WORKPLACE BUILT FOR EVERY PART OF THE DAY The completion of the North Tower marks the final phase of The Post, a 1.1 million-square-foot workplace spanning two office towers and a shared Atrium within Vancouver’s revitalized former postal facility. Guided by the projectwide narratives of Roots, Story and Craft, the North Tower carries forward a cohesive design identity while introducing new environments for focused work, collaboration, well-being and social connection. Flexible team suites, breakout areas and alternative-style conference rooms support a range of work settings, while a presentation theatre provides an immersive venue for internal events and digital content. Wellness is integrated throughout the workplace through acoustically treated rejuvenation pods, a multipurpose yoga and meditation room, and social amenities distributed vertically across the tower. These include a café and grab-and-go market, shared kitchens and lounges, an outdoor sports court, a community garden, a rooftop dog run and elevated outdoor spaces. Local art and material craft reinforce the building’s connection to Vancouver. In the former Postal Hall, the suspended 60 Letters installation recalls the first international airmail delivery from Vancouver to Seattle, translating the gestures of handwriting, folded paper and correspondence into a contemporary expression of the site’s postal legacy. Together, these spaces complete a workplace that brings productivity, culture, recreation and restoration into one connected experience, giving renewed purpose to a significant Vancouver landmark.

Location Vancouver, Canada Size 555,054 ft2 | 51,566 m² for the North Tower Total Project Size: 1,104,007 ft2 | 102,566 m² Status Completed 2026 Services Interior Design, Experiential Graphic Design, Advanced Strategy Client Confidential Tech Client

THE POST SOUTH TOWER

A VANCOUVER ICON, REINVENTED The Post, a former Canada Post processing facility, has been transformed into a mixed-use commercial and retail space. This 1.1 million square foot development is now exclusively occupied by a confidential tech client, making it one of the largest office spaces in downtown Vancouver. Completed in January 2024, the South Tower prioritizes environmental sustainability and occupant well-being. Biophilic elements like living walls and natural materials create a strong connection to nature. Abundant natural light enhances the interior, promoting productivity and a positive atmosphere. Designed to foster collaboration and productivity, the office spaces are organized into team neighborhoods. These spaces offer a variety of individual workspaces, collaborative areas, and amenities. Numerous breakout spaces, including quiet spaces for focused work, allow employees to choose the environment that best supports their workstyle and needs. The corridors showcase EGD installations that reflect Vancouver’s cultural landscape and the building’s heritage. The design concept features repurposed mailboxes from the 1960s, creating hidden “Easter eggs” that encourage visitors to explore the building’s historical significance. Each elevator lobby showcases an original Canada Post office post box, a tangible reminder of the facility’s past. The South Tower, accommodating over 2,000 employees, solidifies The Post as a modern, sustainable, and inspiring work environment. It demonstrates how new developments can enhance existing communities by preserving historical elements while incorporating contemporary design and technology. Awards AZ Awards - Interior Design - Longlisted 2025 ARIDO Interior Design Awards - WORK Award 2025 SBID International Design Awards, Office Design Over 2,000 SqM – Regional Winner, Americas, 2025 IDC VODA – Award of Merit, Innovation in Workplace Design, 2025 IDIBC SHINE Awards, Award of Merit, 2026

Location Vancouver, Canada Size 600,000 ft2 | 55,742 m 2 for the South Tower Status South Tower - Completed January 2024 Client Confidential Tech Client Certification Base Building is LEED® Gold Certified

CONFIDENTIAL TECH COMPANY’S CAMPUS EXPANSION, BLDG 3

CELEBRATING THE DIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND THOSE WHO CREATE IT The design of Building 3 at the Tech Company’s Redmond Headquarters aimed to ignite the creativity of the diverse innovators responsible for massive leaps in technology. The interior concept sought to bring out unique perspectives within what might initially seem structured and linear. B+H and LMN Architects collaborated to design the interiors of Building 3 within Whatcom Village as part of the Tech Company’s Campus Modernization Project in Redmond, WA. Incorporating design elements like organic shapes, integration with nature, and sophisticated layers of materials, Building 3 fosters a communal atmosphere by seamlessly intertwining life, spaces, and experiences within the structure. Awards East Campus Modernization Project – ULI Americas Awards for Excellence Winner 2024

Location Redmond, Washington, USA Size 232,900 ft2 | 21,637 m2 Status Completed 2023 Client Confidential Tech Company Collaboration B+H Architects in association with LMN Architects

CONFIDENTIAL TECH COMPANY’S CAMPUS EXPANSION, BLDG 4

THE VOCABULARY OF DESIGN B+H and LMN Architects collaborated to design the interiors of Building 4 within Whatcom Village as part of the Tech Company’s Campus Modernization Project in Redmond, WA. Just as letters combine to form words and stories, programming languages utilize a fundamental vocabulary of elements and rules to craft complex experiences. Drawing inspiration from the concept of zeros and ones, as well as dots and dashes, the design language of Building 4 at the Tech Company’s Redmond Headquarters embraces a simple vocabulary of geometric shapes. The design produces larger, more intricate, and even organic patterns and forms by layering and combining these shapes at various scales. This visual representation mirrors the transformation of base code into a compelling narrative. Awards East Campus Modernization Project – ULI Americas Awards for Excellence Winner 2024

Location Redmond, Washington, USA Size 158,750 ft2 | 14,748 m2 Status Completed 2023 Client Confidential Tech Company Collaboration B+H Architects in association with LMN Architects

CONFIDENTIAL TECH COMPANY’S CAMPUS EXPANSION, BLDG 5

PEOPLE, TECHNOLOGY, AND NATURE The expansion of Building 5 of the Tech Company’s Redmond Headquarters celebrates the relationship between nature and people, inspiring the ways people work and what they create. B+H and LMN Architects collaborated to design the interiors of Building 5 within Whatcom Village as part of the Tech Company’s Campus Modernization Project in Redmond, WA. Beginning as a framework for people to explore new ideas, the interior design space takes on an experimental quality meant to express human creativity, exploration, and curiosity. Using design languages such as geometric patterns, colour blocking, and machined materials, Building 5 evokes a sense of innovation and curiosity. Awards East Campus Modernization Project – ULI Americas Awards for Excellence Winner 2024

Location Redmond, Washington, USA Size 105,250 ft2 | 9778 m2 Status Completed 2023 Client Confidential Tech Company Collaboration B+H Architects in association with LMN Architects

CONFIDENTIAL TECH COMPANY’S CAMPUS EXPANSION, BLDG 6

PATCHWORK AND PIXELS Building 6 at the Tech Company’s Redmond Headquarters emphasizes infusing the interior space with an organic, human quality to highlight synergies between the physical and digital space. The design language of the space fosters connections among people in the common areas and workspaces, creating an interconnected environment throughout the building. B+H and LMN Architects collaborated to design the interiors of Building 6 within Whatcom Village as part of the Tech Company’s Campus Modernization Project in Redmond, WA. Rich, deep colours are infused with the interior, fostering a sense of warmth, while stitched and woven details serve as nods to coding and the art of weaving. The structure strikes a balance between industrial elements and the human touch, integrating organic patterns and textures. Awards East Campus Modernization Project – ULI Americas Awards for Excellence Winner 2024

Location Redmond, Washington, USA Size 142,250 ft2 | 13,215 m2 Status Completed 2023 Client Confidential Tech Company Collaboration B+H Architects in association with LMN Architects

MISSION GROUP

THE STORY OF KELOWNA’S LANDSCAPE To celebrate their 28th anniversary, the B+H interior design team collaborated with real estate developer Mission Group to create their new headquarters in downtown Kelowna, B.C. Drawing inspiration from the stunning views of Okanagan Lake and the panoramic vistas of the surrounding mountains, the office design incorporates natural wood elements, a warm colour palette, stone textures, and organic materials to bring the beauty of the outdoors into the built environment. This design aligns with Mission Group’s commitment to building better communities and developing spaces for the people of Kelowna. A prominent feature of the new space is an art installation along the wall and ceiling of the reception, made of walnut wooden ribs, symbolizing Mission Group’s connection to Kelowna. The walnut ribs on the ceiling resemble the ripples left by a boat and seamlessly transition into a three-dimensional map of the city grid. This design highlights Mission Group’s journey from their first lakefront project to their most recent developments. The natural elements are consistently integrated throughout the office, including hidden doors within the wall millwork that create unexpected design moments. To promote employee well-being, the communal kitchen and collaborative workspaces are flooded with natural light and provide stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

Location Kelowna, B.C, Canada Size 9684 ft2 | 900 m2 Status Completed 2024 Client Mission Group

100 QUEENS QUAY EAST

ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY PRECEDENT The 24-storey, LEED® Platinum mixed-use commercial, office and retail building at 100 Queens Quay East is an integral component of the first phase of the Lower Yonge Precinct redevelopment, setting a precedent within this future community. A place of work within a predominantly residential community, the tower creates a level of density at the south corner and within the Lower Yonge Precinct that’s required for this urban hub. It has provisions for a large food market and will include the new headquarters of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO). An expansive three-acre public park and residential towers are also planned for the development. The plan includes a diverse range of spaces and services that encourage people to interact and promotes livability through a single destination that supports many needs and connects people, spaces and services. Linked to the downtown core via major pedestrian, vehicular and public transportation networks, the building celebrates all modes of transportation.

Location Toronto, Canada Size 700,000 ft2 | 65,032 m2 Status Completed 2021 Client Menkes Developments Certification LEED Platinum Certified

CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEE WELLNESS CENTRE

RECHARGE AND RENEW The Confidential Financial Services Organization’s new employee wellness center in Toronto will be a serene sanctuary designed to foster physical and mental well-being among its staff. The space will be inviting and inspiring, featuring organic shapes, warm colours, and reflective surfaces. From meditation and prayer to art and music, the center offers diverse activities to help employees relax, recharge, and connect with their colleagues. Spacious multipurpose studios are available for yoga and tai chi, while private meditation pods offer a tranquil space for individual reflection. Additionally, well-equipped art therapy rooms foster creativity and self-expression. The center also includes a multi-faith room, ablution areas, and a virtual reality gaming lounge. Whether employees need a moment of peace, a chance to learn something new, or simply a break, the wellness center is the perfect place to escape and rejuvenate. Designed with employee needs in mind, the center offers a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals can prioritize their well-being and enhance their overall quality of life.

Location Toronto, Canada Size 9950 ft2 | 924 m2 Status Completed 2024 Services Interior Design Client Confidential Financial Services Organization

320/304 BAY ST RESTORATION

RESTORING AND UPGRADING PRIME OFFICE SPACES Built in 1931 and formerly known as the Canada Permanent Building, 320 Bay St is an 18-storey office building located in the heart of downtown Toronto. This major restoration includes the base building renewal and upgrades to suites in the building to reposition it as a Class A office building. The restoration has improved the quality and service of the space, while preserving the integrity of the structure’s history and architectural elements. Base building upgrades include washrooms from levels 2 to 18, the main lobby at 304 Bay St, the elevator cabs, and an end-of-trip facility in the basement. We were tasked to acknowledge and marry the materiality in the lobby at 304 Bay with the historical side by giving it a more contemporary feel to appeal to potential clients including tech businesses and major coworking brands.

Location Toronto, Canada Size 23,000 ft2 | 2,137 m2 Status Completed 2020 Client Menkes Developments

320 BAY ST – B+H TORONTO STUDIO

ACTIVITY-BASED HYBRID WORKSPACES Built in 1931 and formerly known as the Canada Permanent Building, 320 Bay St is an 18-storey office tower located in the heart of downtown Toronto. The restoration of 320 Bay includes the base building renewal and upgrades to suites in the building to reposition it as a Class A office tower. In 2020, B+H’s Toronto Studio moved into our new home at 320 Bay St. After being at our previous location for 35 years, we had to reinvent how we utilized office space in a world of work that had quickly been redefined by hybrid work models. We incorporated activity-based planning strategies with alternative workplace settings designed to enhance collaboration, drive innovation, and increase productivity. Upon entering the studio, visitors first come across The Sandbox – an open collaborative space used for interactive visioning, workshop sessions and studio gatherings. This is followed by a client coffee area and meeting rooms. The café is located further down the main hallway, creating a more dynamic and casual atmosphere. Workplace settings are located on the north side of the studio. To enhance the well-being of talent, the design increases access to natural light and views as much as possible and includes green plants. A variety of space types support solo and team activities, encouraging employees to select the space that’s best suited to their activities and tasks. The interiors team at B+H incorporated a number of sustainable features into the design of the space to target LEED Silver rating and encourage the health and well-being of talent, while maintaining the historical character of the building.

Location Toronto, Canada Size 23,000 ft2 | 2,137 m2 Status Completed 2020 Service Interior Design Client B+H

IRVING OIL HOME OFFICE

DESIGNING WITH AN EYE TO THE FUTURE The Home Office for family-owned Irving Oil brings together employees spread across six offices in Saint John under one roof to enhance business outcomes and take the company into the next stage of their evolution. The Home Office’s proportions and horizontal datums respond to the surrounding historical context of neighbouring buildings, reinforced through the frieze, cornices, and setback above the podium. The main entrance is landscaped to echo the park across the street, including a setback that accommodates for ample greenery. Irving Oil artifacts and memorabilia are displayed in the lobby to celebrate the company’s history. This is carried throughout the building via photography and digital displays commemorating a storied past while looking toward an innovative and dynamic future. Featuring a soaring central atrium daylit from above, the entrance lobby is designed to accommodate all employees for gatherings and is animated by an open staircase connecting upper levels. Visibly integrating all levels and business units, the central staircase encourages unexpected interactions and social engagement across the company. The use of natural materials such as white oak, patinaed bronze and a variety of Canadian limestones, paired with upholstery and carpet colours inspired by the Bay of Fundy and beach stone blue hues, create an authentically East Coast aesthetic. The design team facilitated workshops in consultation with senior leadership and a cross section of departments that represented demographics and workgroups to seek input on Irving’s current state and strategic direction. The data collected was used to evaluate workplace solutions, resulting in a workplace and interior design that advanced the client’s objectives. Our team was able to efficiently plan individual work points to allocate more space for collaborative settings and communal spaces as preferred amenity for employees. Rooted in wellness, the design includes features and amenities including access to natural light, promoting movement through design, onsite health services, 24/7 access to the fitness centre, bike parking, and healthy food options in the café along with access to outdoor dining. Sustainability was at the forefront of the design approach from the onset of the project and the building achieved a LEED NC Silver certification. Awards Urban Design & Architecture Design Awards 2023, Gold Winner Location Saint John, Canada Size 200,000 ft2 I 18,581 m2 Status Completed 2020 Client Irving Oil

CONFIDENTIAL PROJECT

DESIGNING A COLLABORATIVE TECH OASIS B+H undertook a comprehensive interior design project for a confidential tech client in Santa Monica, California. Transforming a vast office space encompassing nearly 200,000 square feet, the project spanned multiple floors across two buildings. This large-scale endeavour was completed under a Master Service Agreement (MSA). Inspired by the coastal city’s relaxed vibe and natural beauty, the design concept embraced a calming and inspiring aesthetic. Soothing tones and textures reminiscent of the California sun, wind, and sea were incorporated throughout the space. This approach fostered a light and airy work environment, creating a canvas for exploration, curiosity, and collaboration. The project encompassed a variety of workspaces to ensure functionality and comfort for all staff. This included traditional headcount areas with dedicated desks, designated food service facilities, and dedicated amenity spaces. Notably, the design adhered to the Tech Client’s established Workplace Guidelines, guaranteeing a space meeting their needs. Awards Walter F. Pruter Project of the Year, 2024

Service Interior Design, Environmental Graphic Design Location Santa Monica, California Size 181,495 ft2 | 16,861 m2 over 5 levels Status Completed 2024 Client Confidential

121 KING WEST, ROSEROCK PLACE

A BOUTIQUE OFFICE EXPERIENCE IN TORONTO’S FINANCIAL DISTRICT The newly renovated lobby at Roserock Place, formerly 121 King Street West, is a stunning showcase of nature-inspired design. The design concept for the renovation of the lobby at 121 King Street West inspired the renaming of the building to Roserock Place. The sculptural rock formation rising from the concourse level into the lobby echoes the quarry faces of the Canadian Shield from which the building’s distinctive pink granite was carved. The raw rock face at the elevators and biophilic-inspired furniture bring the space back to nature. This one-of-a-kind space offers a truly unforgettable experience for tenants and visitors alike.

Location Toronto, Canada Size 5000 ft2 | 465 m2 Status Completed 2024 Services Interior Design Client JLL & Crestpoint

FIRST NATIONAL

A LANDMARK FOR TORONTO’S SOUTH CORE Located in Toronto’s fast-developing South Core district, between Union Station and the waterfront, the Client occupies approximately 130,000 SF of 4.5 floors at 16 York. The new space reflects the Client’s strong growth in real estate financing. A classic and distinguished reception and meeting spaces, a flexible large café and training rooms, with efficient open work areas support the Client’s needs, and speaking to the company’s continued growth. B+H was the base-building architects and have intimate knowledge of the complex infrastructure of this cutting edge 21st century building, which completed construction in summer of 2021.

Location Toronto, Canada Size 130,000 ft2 | 12,077 m2 Status Completed 2021 Client Confidential

LCBO HEADQUARTERS

FLEXIBLE WORKSPACES FOR A HYBRID CULTURE The interiors for the new Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) headquarters located at 100 Queens Quay East span seven floors and reinforce the LCBO’s distinct culture and brand through a mixture light woods, textured cork and distinctive graphics. The open, flexible office workspace capitalizes upon the stunning views of the Toronto waterfront and downtown. The interior workplace environment successfully balances group collaboration with individual focus, critical to support hybrid work models. The range of settings support a variety of work activities and provides a sense of place, variety, and choice. Concurrent development of the architecture and interiors by the B+H team facilitates a cohesive and unified aesthetic inside and out. The B+H ExD team used colourful and engaging large-scale graphics, inspired by the beauty and tone of alcohol labels to create texture and ambiance on each floor. Using a mixture of matte and metallic tones and textures reflecting the finish of printed wine labels, each elevator lobby and floor has a unique and distinct colour and pattern to help orient employees and guests, alike, while providing a welcoming sense of arrival. Near the public reception desk, an interactive cocktail party wall welcomes everyone and encourages the sharing of favourite cocktail recipes, creating a fun and whimsical gathering place.

Location Toronto, Canada Size 225,000 ft2 | 20,903 m2 Status Completed 2022 Client LCBO

402 DUNSMUIR

TECHNOLOGY HOTHOUSE IN THE RAINFOREST Downtown Vancouver is home to a rapidly-growing technology sector, and 402 Dunsmuir will be home to some 1,000 software engineers and programmers for one of the world’s largest technology companies. A series of stacked floor plates shift laterally back and forth, the advancing and retreating wall planes animating the façade and framing the Gothic spires of the neighbouring Cathedral of the Holy Rosary. Inside, an industrial loft aesthetic is expressed through polished concrete floors, exposed services, and flexible open-span spaces. The lobby café and social hub opens onto a secluded mid-block courtyard, richly landscaped and cozily sheltered beneath the office floors above. Awards Urban Design & Architecture Design Awards 2023, Gold Winner NAIOP Vancouver Commercial Real Estate Awards (CREA 2022) - Vancouver Best Office Development

Location Vancouver, Canada Size 146,618 ft2 | 13,600 m2 Completion 2021 Client Oxford Properties Group Certification LEED Gold Core and Shell certification

UBER CANADA HEADQUARTERS

ENGINEERING HUB In 2018, this company was seeking an innovative and forward-thinking Interior Design partner to create a leading-edge solution for their new Canadian head office. B+H’s proven track record with tech companies delivering progressive and innovative interiors led to the client’s approval. The client had leased the top five floors of a midtown office tower that provided outdoor terraces on two of the top floors. This unique feature coupled with a clean floorplate gave B+H a virtual blank slate to create a highly collaborative, creative and fun workplace. As this company was in midst of revitalizing their branding guidelines, B+H was tasked with implementing a new strategy for the Canadian head office that would enhance their brand expression and create moments of respite, play and memorable landmarks. B+H’s Experiential Graphic Design (EDG) team was brought on board and a close collaboration ensued so that each floor expresses an individual sense of identity through the overarching theme of movement. The schedule for this project was very aggressive, but B+H was able to meet all the required milestones and budget restrictions, exceeding the client’s expectations. The new Canadian Head Office is an intuitive, creative, relaxed and collaborative environment that Uber is proud to call home. Awards 2021 ARIDO Award

Location Toronto, Canada Size 80,000 ft2 I 7,432 m2 Status Completed 2019 Client Uber Canada

TECH COMPANY OFFICES

A MINIMALIST DESIGN BOASTING GREAT VIEWS The space came to life through the clean lines and minimalist aesthetic, all of which vetted by the technology company’s brand design sensibility. This project was intended to be a space plan exercise and move-in ready. The design evolved into 12 space planning renditions and design of the entire floor, including two kitchens and a customer experience area all of which needed to include state of the art AV and security for the 3-year temporary space. The biggest feature and most unique aspect to the project was the view of the North Shore. B+H had to ensure the client facing areas had the greatest exposure to these views, all the while exposing the office to natural light with a high level of security It was a challenging balance to finalize the layout while achieving all the client’s goals. This was a constant juggle between user groups, view access, security, and the programme. Inspiration was found from the architectural angles and existing view within the space.

Location Vancouver, Canada Size 3,200 ft2 | 297 m2 Status Completed 2019 Client Confidential

DELOITTE VICTORIA

A DISTINCTLY LOCAL CONCEPT INSPIRED BY VANCOUVER ISLAND This project, located in beautiful Victoria, BC, was B+H’s fifth project with Deloitte Canada. A progressive client, Deloitte is open to optimizing space utilization and collaboration areas, because of this we were able to incorporate designs for an innovation studio, open-meet-work zone and two cafés, one of which is open to the public and the other reserved for internal talent. Deloitte’s design standards include enabling growth, providing flexibility, contextualized aesthetic, and creating an inspirational work environment. We implemented Deloitte’s well-developed design standards and added our own creative vision that speaks to the beauty of this location and the inspiration of the historic elements of Victoria crafted with materials like wood and brick. This colour scheme was inspired by the beauty of the surrounding nature using a grounded organic palette and complimented by incorporating pops of colour.

Location Victoria, Canada Size 9,000 ft2 | 836 m2 Status Completed 2019 Client Deloitte Canada

ONLINE RETAILER - ATLAS

UNITING A WORKPLACE THROUGH DESIGN B+H was commissioned to fit-out this confidential 1970/80s class C property with recent shell and core upgrades by the LL. ~130,000 ft2 with 7 floors – three floors fully or partially below grade. Half of the building was designed as a standalone facility in the 1970s and the building was expanded in the 1980s, adding a mirror image second half. The project challenges of two different sets of building systems and conditions, two cores with elevators and vertical egress at each, required careful attention to details and specifications. The project started in 2/2017 and as of this month has its first occupants moving in. The project initially started as 5 floors of office space with meeting rooms, collaboration areas, and workspace. It included a full-service café and A/V conference facilities. About mid-project the scope expanded to include three robotics labs, separate wood, metal, testing, and fabrication workshops, with a portion of the adjacent parking garage appropriated as additional testing facilities. We also were asked to look at the building approach by auto, transit, and pedestrian and provide design and environmental graphics to improve access and the user experience.

Location Seattle, USA Size 158,500 ft2 | 14,725 m2 Status Completed 2018 Client Confidential

TENCENT SEAFRONT TOWERS

DESIGNING VERTICAL CAMPUS FOR FUTURE INNOVATORS Tencent is best known for running China’s biggest messenger app, WeChat. In recent years, the company’s business has expanded into areas including video games, AI, and entertainment and has become the most valuable company in Asia. Tencent operates in a highly innovative industry where top talent is young, dynamic and smart. Our client’s vision lies in promoting its global reach and creating a vibrant and collaborative work environment that fosters innovation, sparks creativity, and inspires staff. Tencent’s twin Seafront Towers (rising 50 and 39 storeys) serve as the new home for the tech conglomerate’s 12,000 employees and stand as city landmarks. Working as interior designer, B+H worked closely with the client and architect to adapt the concept of a vertical campus to reflect Tencent’s community-focused culture. Reminiscent of a university campus, this vertical campus offers amenities for work and play. Tencent’s mostly millennial talent will find a convivial workplace environment – part lifestyle hub and part social village – within an ergonomic and modern building. The towers are connected by skybridges, where those moving between towers can interact and meet to create synergies and generate fresh ideas. Each skybridge has its own unique theme.

Location Shenzhen, China Size 861,113 ft2 | 80,000 m2 Status Completed 2018 Client Tencent Certification Targeting LEED® NC

PCL TORONTO REGIONAL OFFICE

PUTTING A FRESH SPIN ON AN ESTABLISHED CULTURE PCL was looking for a solution to unify their staff and create an engaging workspace for all. The project aimed to bring staff together and harmonize an interconnected culture. Over 55,000 ft2 was designed over 1.5 floors in a new low-rise office building in Oakville. B+H concurrently designed and developed new workplace standards for private offices and workstations along with specifying all new furniture. PCL emphasized a desire to display creative detail in their new space. The final design revolves around a theme of craftmanship and quality work that are core pillars of their brand.

Location Toronto, Canada Size 55,000 ft2 | 5,109 m2 Status Completed 2018 Client PCL Constructors Canada Inc.

ONLINE RETAILER - YYZ16

REFLECTING COMPANY CULTURE B+H was retained to work with Jones Lang LaSalle for a global tech company looking to expand their workspace in Scotia Plaza, located at 44 King Street West in Toronto. Our main objective was to create an office space that would translate the company’s core values of providing the utmost in client satisfaction and supporting their talent base through spaces and experiences that embody and strengthen their internal culture. Our design approach was based on creating a truly inclusive and collaborative process by engaging the client as an integral member of the design team. The client has an internal design and construction management division dedicated to their projects, where the focus of design is rooted in creating collaborative spaces for their talent to support their needs and achieve a higher level of productivity. Our design strategy was aligned with our client’s focus on data collection and ensuring that all decisions were carefully considered to reduce risk. We were directly involved in their due diligence process to collect information pertaining to space utilization and the right mix of amenities to attract and retain the type of talent they need to be truly successful. The resulting design features an entire floor dedicated to amenities such as a Food & Beverage component and an AV training centre. Social hubs and ping pong tables are scattered throughout community zones, creating centres of activity to encourage interactions between team members and allow for serendipitous exchanges between colleagues that may not otherwise spend time together. By offering a diversity of common and private workspaces, the company’s talent can choose which type of environment they think would be most conducive to achieving their goals. These spaces are complemented by small meeting rooms that are fully equipped with the technology required to connect with global teams and clients.

Location Toronto, Canada Size 113,200 ft2 | 10,516 m2 Status Completed 2018 Client Confidential

ONLINE RETAILER - TILT 49

CREATING AN OFFICE OF INSPIRATION Headquartered in downtown Seattle, with a booming online presence, this digital tech giant looked toward the B+H interior design team to envision a space that inspires their employees, attracts new talent, and reflects their company culture. Tilt 49 is a new, 11-storey building in the Denny Triangle neighborhood of Seattle with 5 additional below grade parking levels. This tech company needed a new space for their Website Services team and landed on this site. They developed a set of internal guidelines called the 3+1 concept and asked the B+H team to prototype their configuration. Three floors of the building are dedicated to office workstations followed by an amenity floor with alternative workspaces. The 3+1 concept was developed to maximize headcount as well as encourage movement throughout the space. This building is the first free address workspace for all employees without assigned seating on any of the floors.

Location Seattle, USA Size 230,000 ft2 | 21,368 m2 Status Completed 2018 Client Confidential

TMX – 100 ADELAIDE

ENVISIONING A NEW FORM OF WORKPLACE Best known as the owner and operator of the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV), the TMX Group provides a comprehensive range of financial, information and technology services to the Canadian and international financial communities. For the TMX Group’s all-new headquarters in downtown Toronto, we worked closely with executive leadership to help advance a culture of transparency, collaboration and innovation across all areas of the organization. B+H analyzed and communicated the pros and cons of different workplace strategies and developed clear workplace typologies and adjacencies. The result is a new workplace vision that was approved at the executive level and defined by the successful completion of a robust programming, planning, and preliminary design effort. We worked closely with executive leadership to help advance a culture of transparency, collaboration and innovation across all areas of the organization. A new open-plan workspace is key to this transformation, the expansive spaces, clear sightlines and communal gathering areas bringing people together and supporting a sense of shared purpose. Generous natural light is carried deep into the office floors through full-height exterior glazing and translucent interior partitions.

Location Toronto, Canada Size 115,000 ft2 | 10,683 m2 Status Completed 2017 Client TMX Group

BLUEROCK LABS

COHESIVE SPATIAL EXPERIENCE BlueRock Therapeutics is an engineered cell therapy company with a mission to develop regenerative medicines for intractable diseases. The company initiated its first clinical trial to treat Parkinson’s Disease patients in 2018, and is developing a cell therapy designed to remuscularize damaged cardiac tissue in heart failure patients. This laboratory and research space within the MaRS II complex is designed to support BlueRock’s emerging role within Toronto’s Discovery District network of biotechnology development and commercialization. A cohesive spatial experience and project identity was achieved via a palette of spaces fostering culture, curiosity, collaboration and discovery, which could be applied to both renovated and new workspaces. Open, studiolike, tech-enabled, lighting-enhanced, reconfigurable co-lab zones with kitchenette and presentation capabilities are at the heart of both spaces, with open workstations and meeting spaces adjacent to them. Highly controlled laboratory environs with their own service flows are physically separated but visually engaged with these central hives through glazed screens enlivened with custom felt cutouts based on cell morphology. At the MaRS II space, conference spaces can open onto the central co-lab zone to host events, and with the goal to showcase science-in-action, include framed views into the GMP-pilot lab. Design details balance modular arrangements and the crisp lines and cleanable finishes of a high-tech laboratory environment with the organic, colour-saturated forms of a energetic, brand-responsive biotech start-up. As the MaRS II space nears completion, BlueRock is looking forward to establishing itself as a magnet for product development and commercialization within the biotech ecosystem of MaRS II.

Location Toronto, Canada Size 16,000 ft2 I 1,486 m2 Status Completed 2019 Client BlueRock Therapeutics LLC

COTERIE WORKLOUNGE

INNOVATIVE NEW MARKET OFFERING BLURS TRADITIONAL BOUNDARIES Coterie’s innovative new market offering blends the best of business club, coworking space, restaurant, and bar. Located in the heart of downtown Seattle, Coterie offers a sophisticated space to get business done -- from hosting a meeting to closing a deal over cocktails in the bar. Designed with the comfort of a lounge, the culture of an upscale bar, and the performance of a tech office, Coterie Worklounge responds to a gap in the growing co-work market by providing professionals an alternative to conventional downtown offices. The flexible membership model accommodates corporate clients needing overflow space, independent consultants who use the lounge as a primary business address, mobile professionals, and those squeezed out of Seattle’s corporate real estate market. Thirty percent of Coterie’s members have office space within walking distance and simply seek a place to be productive, meet a client, or escape the open plan environment for a while. Coterie Worklounge is the proud recipient of the Commercial Interior of the Year presented by the NAIOP Night of the Stars 2016.

Location Seattle, USA Size 11,560 ft2 | 1,073 m2 Status Completed 2015 Client Coterie Worklounge

TWITTER CANADA HEADQUARTERS

DESIGNING AN ENGAGING EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE Twitter promotes engaging, social experiences for its users. Accordingly, they required an office reflecting the same collaborative, inspiration-driven experience for their employees. This project moves them from a cramped, outgrown (so, overcrowded) site into a much larger facility that allows for rapid growth, fosters collaboration, and feels like a home away from home for both employees and guests. The team wanted a decidedly non-corporate and more residential look and feel for the space, while maintaining the functionality a workplace. Eschewing private offices or panelled workstations, the design balances open collaborative spaces and quiet zones, allowing people to work anywhere within the facility – whether standing, sitting or perching. Audiovisual and connectivity feature throughout the site, ensuring virtually every square foot is usable for multiple settings. Common areas feature full service amenities to provide collaborative buzz throughout, and quiet spaces allow for occasional heads-down work while 1-2 person rooms allow for confidential calls or briefings. We promoted sustainability by retaining the existing flooring and mechanical features. Reinforcing the collaborative nature of the company’s workplace ideology, all staff are assigned space in an open bench; a full service café with daily meal service reinforces the importance of staff and guests feeling at home. The Library functions as an important bridge of workspace wings and provides a living room and open meeting space. The “Commons” is truly a multifunctional space, including a kitchen, lounge, cafeteria, meeting spaces, town hall, games and recreation spaces. Office space is scaled for growth, meaning this rich, attractive space represents them now and in the future. Awards Toronto ARIDO Award of Excellence 2015

Location Toronto, Canada Size 18,000 ft2 | 1,670 m2 Status Completed 2015 Client Confidential

FASKEN MARTINEAU

JOINING FORM AND FUNCTION Our current project for Fasken Martineau is a 28,000 ft2. renovation of this law firm’s existing space. A past inconsistent approach to planning and furniture selection has resulted in a situation where their existing office space does not optimally suit their needs. Our main goal is to develop space and furniture standards in order to meet the design and functional needs of the firm, and to provide them with a bold, new space that speaks to the entrepreneurial spirit of the firm. We will be transforming their space over three construction phases, with a completion date at the end of 2013.

Location Calgary, Canada Size 28,000 ft2 | 2,601 m2 Status Completed 2015 Client Fasken Martineau

MCCARTHY TÉTRAULT LLP

MULTIFUNCTIONAL MODERNITY This Client’s Calgary office was given the opportunity to lease the top four floors of their current building, allowing them a space in which they can create new workplace initiatives that are more closely aligned with their other offices. We worked with the firm to create a new 12,000 ft2 client centre on the top floor, complete with extensive audio-visual solutions attuned to their technology needs. We also created a new multi-functional lounge to be used by staff during the day, while also becoming a large gathering space for firm functions when opened up to the reception area. We improved adjacencies between practice groups, and created inviting amenity spaces on all floors. New glass office fronts help to bring natural light into the centre of the floors, so that all staff will have access to daylight. The new 57,600 ft2 office gives the Client a clean, contemporary and enduring design.

Location Calgary, Canada Size 57,600 ft2 | 5,351 m2 Status Completed 2014 Client McCarthy Tétrault LLP

RUBY OFFICES

SPARKING CREATIVITY, INSTILLING ENERGY This website development company owns and operates multiple web-based dating services. Under new leadership in 2016, there was a shift to rebrand the company and their subsequent restructuring and rapid growth led them to look for new office space to accommodate for their expansion. The new design is intended to act as a tool for the attraction and retention of talented millennial staff, to reflect a fresh face for the company, and to inject a sense of fun and energy into the workplace. Headquarters for employees of various functions including business development, call centre representatives, and graphic designers, the space is designed to create an open and transparent feel while also addressing the needs of the company’s diverse staff. Using carefully chosen furniture, a bold colour palette, commissioned art and installations, and other decorative elements, the office space features both modern and timeless design elements with minimal details and a focus on technology. Workspaces accommodate for varying levels of privacy according to the function and needs of different employees including traditional private offices, seating areas with divisional panels, and open concept bench seating. Featuring distinct zones in addition to the workstation areas, the office includes spaces that contribute to a strong sense of work/life balance through fun environments that spark creativity, offer respite, and encourage collaboration. Designed to feel separate from the office to provide an area for staff to retreat, regroup, and reinvigorate, The Lounge is a bar and recreation area accessible through a portal clad in bright red acoustical material to match the brand. Central to the office is The Hub – a lounge area with residential furniture for a laid-back feel – used as a common gathering space for employees. Visible from all areas of the office, The Hub encourages staff to use the space as required. Finally, an art gallery wall displaying commissioned paintings and installations acts as an inspiration space.

Location Toronto, Canada Size 13,000 ft2 | 1,200 m2 Status Completed 2016 Client ruby Corp.

GARDINER ROBERTS LLP

BUILDING FOR EFFICIENCY AND EQUALITY After occupying the same offices at Scotia Plaza for over 20 years, Gardiner Roberts LLP was keen to see how their office and culture could be realized in other locations. An initial test fit of Bay Adelaide east yielded a 10% reduction in office space and they seized the opportunity to take advantage of the amenities of a newly constructed office tower. Working closely with the Gardiner Roberts design committee, B+H was able to demonstrate the potential of the building’s floor plate. The practice area was streamlined into an efficient work plan. Collaborative workrooms situated in each corner are equipped with technology to facilitate universal office sizes equate equal status for all lawyers, regardless of status. While lawyer offices are located on the perimeter, glass office fronts were positioned to allow natural light to flow through. A gradient acid etch pattern, referred to as a “cloud” provides visual privacy at eye level which diffuses into clear glass above for natural light to flow through into the office core. All interior offices for clerks utilized this same glass with sliding glass doors. The creation of a client centre was centered around the reception. A variety of meeting room sizes, catering facilities, and a large multi-purpose conference room with skyfold and integrated technology affords Gardiner Roberts with enhanced and integrated conference abilities not available at their previous location. Their monthly tool box seminars can now be located within their premises instead of hotel conference rooms. A firm lounge anchors this facility that not only provides staff dining and coffee breaks, but a TV lounge with superior views from floor-to–ceiling windows. With the provision of audio visual devices, this room is also used for ad hoc meetings and staff functions. With these added amenities, Gardiner Roberts is now able to host evening events for clients and to be able to use this space for charitable endeavors.

Location Toronto, Canada Size 38,800 ft2 | 3,530 m2 Status Completed 2016 Client Gardiner Roberts LLP

CORPORATE OIL & GAS COMPANY

DEVELOPING A FUTURETHINKING WORKPLACE The project’s goal is to take the successful corporate vision of the company and create the next generation of future thinking accessible workplace that is suitable for all demographic of workers. The project will include many programmatic elements that exist in the current space, but ultimately include many new areas as well. The company was not happy with the ‘white’ environment that was created in their current space and wanted an environment that really expressed their ideas. As an overall team - B+H was able to coordinate with the base building Architecture team to provide some building modifications as the basic structure was being built. This included openings for a continuous interconnected stair set through 14 floors. There was also slab modification to certain floors for additional loading for the conference centre, as well as a fitness facility.

Location Calgary, Canada Size 146,618 ft2 | 13,600 m2 Status In Progress Client Oxford Properties

TECH COMPANY - STUDIO H

CONSOLIDATION FOR COLLABORATION Designing Studio H came with one critical direction—create one team. The 260-person OSG Design Team had been spread out across multiple buildings on their campus, so we designed an interior to consolidate staff and provide maximum flexibility and access to amenities as well as each other. Having built a strong relationship with this client on past projects, we knew their Workplace Advantage strategy came with protocols and a near-mathematical approach to workplace engagement and improvement. With that personal and in-depth understanding of their needs, we pushed the client to comfortable extremes. Our Advanced Strategy team conducted a visioning session to learn how the client pictured the collaborative workspace in Studio H. From past experience we know that “collaboration” means more than what’s understood on the surface, so our focused client-designer visioning session went deeper to explore what unique characteristics the client and its staff couldn’t do without. We learned that fluidity in footprint and circulation leading to and away from a common space—aptly named the Hub—was the fount of their startup-vibe inspiration.

Location Redmond, USA Size 39,990 ft2 | 3,715 m2 Status Completed 2015 Client Tech Company

RTC-6 TURN 10 STUDIOS

INFUSING COHESION AND CULTURE Team cohesiveness, social and cultural connection is at the heart of this Turn-10 studios project. Gaming software projects often take up to 2 years to develop and require over 150 people. Designers were challenged to come up with a creative, professional space that makes groups of 150+ people feel like a single, cohesive team. Spatial layout was constructed to encourage people to travel between floors and connect in a central gathering space. Visitors are greeted by an inspiring entrance expressing the company’s brand featuring authentic race cars.

Location Redmond, USA Size 50,500 ft2 | 4,690 m2 Status Completed 2017 Client Tech Company

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CELEBRATING A LEGACY This Telecommunications company sought to relocate their executive offices and create an environment that was evocative of a global Fortune 500 company with a special focus on providing an integrated audio/visual solution throughout the office. Their new location included one floor dedicated to nonexecutives that had previously been located outside of the downtown core, and a private floor for the CEO and upper management team. To accommodate offices for non-executives and to take advantage of the natural light afforded by the space, B+H guided out client in the creation of inboard offices with glass office fronts. Non-exterior facing offices were unassigned, to be used by visiting Bell employees. Workstations are located on the perimeter with low panels that provide privacy while seated, and allow natural light to flow in. Additional spaces include collaboration zones with proximity to a coffee bar, and meeting and copier rooms that create a central hub to facilitate workflow. Finally, the design incorporated historic artifacts from the client’s archives to create a sense of legacy in this brand new space.

Location Toronto, Canada Size 44,230 ft2 | 4,109 m2 Status Completed 2017 Client Confidential

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FOSTERING CREATIVITY THROUGH DESIGN The location selected is a two-floor, 18,530 ft2 space in a west-downtown heritage post-and-beam structure. New materials like marble tile, concrete floors, stainless steel and wood plank recall the building’s industrial past, while furnishings are sleek and modern. The workspace is laid out with creativity in mind. “Breakout booths” flank a cluster of glass-fronted boardrooms, allowing groups to filter in and out of boardroom meetings and start up spontaneous offshoot meetings nearby. The large kitchen serves as an inviting social hub, while playful graphics and comfortable open areas make the lower studio spaces feel more like a home. While the upper studios are left largely raw to showcase the grandeur of the wood-framed space, the office’s bright back stairwell features walls, treads, risers, ceilings and doors, all fully coated in Jackman’s signature “reinvention red,” echoing the energy of the firm’s design minds. Jackman moved into their new space in the spring of 2013. As posters, graphics and props pass through the office, the space serves as an everchanging stage for Jackman’s work and a true representation of who Jackman is as a firm. Awards 2014 ARIDO Award of Merit

Location Toronto, Canada Size 18,530 ft2 | 1,720 m2 Status Completed 2013 Client Joe Jackman

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ELEVATING AND ENHANCING THE CLIENT EXPERIENCE A steady increase in client traffic, coupled with a shortage of conference rooms created a need for a floor that would be devoted to meeting and collaboration space. Unlike the other workplace floors, this new one was to have particular focus on the client experience. The design was to be harmonious with the rest of the facility, yet it needed to be distinctly elevated. The aesthetic should be playful – but not trendy. The mood had to be fun and colorful, but with a level of sophistication. Google Toronto renovations entailed creating of a conference floor – with centralized reception – auditorium facility for tech talks, large training center and multi-functional meeting rooms and collaboration spaces. Instilling a local identity to a global brand was achieved by creation of a graphic programme – by utilizing images that evoke Ontario wilderness. (on elevator lobby shot – those blue doors are actually maps of Ontario lakes) see image on the top right. Awards 2016 ARIDO Award of Merit

Location Toronto, Canada Size 13,000 ft2 | 1,200 m2 Status Completed 2016 Client Google Inc.

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PROMOTING COLLEAGUE CONNECTION Inspiration for “Waterloo Project” was drawn from freeways as a medium for connecting workers to colleagues both near and far, while providing connections to basic human needs like food, rest, and shelter. Employing scenic routes as an example, the freeway can also serve as a destination onto itself with activity nodes present along the route. The project itself posed a unique challenge. Located in a historic multi-building site that had been merged into a single complex through multiple renovations, the client was looking for much more than just a superficial fit-up. Our team rose to the challenge and proposed an adaptive reuse of the space that not only addressed the client’s needs, but also tackled the complications posed by the building’s unique structure. This included the demolition of a floor that didn’t align with the others, the pouring of two new slabs to accommodate this removal, and the installation of elevators, a grand staircase, and new exterior entrances. These additions were done in cooperation with the architecture side of our firm. By combining the expertise of both interior design and base-building architecture experts, we were able to meet the full scope of the client’s needs. This type of cross-collaboration allowed our interior design team to leverage the expertise of their peers to create unique time and cost saving synergies. This client also desired a highly sustainable space. We were able to help the team implement sustainable solutions within the projects, such as a green walls , LED lights, bike friendly spaces, strict adherence to environmentally friendly product/furniture standards, and landscaping features. Awards ARIDO Award of Excellence 2016 CaGBC Innovation in LEED Award, Commercial Interiors 2017

Location Waterloo, Canada Size 100,000 ft2 | 9,290 m2 Status Completed 2015 Client Google Inc.

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DESIGNING BEYOND THE OFFICE This project is being custom designed and built for the International Hi-tech Company by Industrial Park of Suzhou Science and Technology Development Co., Ltd. The site is located at southeast corner of SIS Park and upon completion, will be used as its’s R&D centre as well as house their other related business functions. Phase I of the project can accommodate 1,500 people, with Phase II doubling that capacity to 3,000 people in total. The project comprises a series of new amenities, and will be integrated with existing buildings in SIS Park. The Master Plan layout has the plot defined as three individual units, with the west building being proposed for Phase I and the remaining two buildings earmarked for Phase II. Three staggered podiums on ground level help define the three public areas, including a west courtyard housing the Envisioning Center, which celebrates arrival to the campus with a generous drop-off area. A secluded courtyard on the north will blend the campus with the existing landscape and enlarge the central green axis, which runs east-west through the park, providing a green pedestrian entrance. Finally, the north courtyard will also house sports facilities, which may include a soccer field and basketball court.

Location Jiangsu, China Size 506,000 ft2 | 47,000 m2 Status Completed 2017 Client Tech Company

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TECH COMPANY IW

SHINING LIGHT ON THE INTELLIGENT WORKPLACE The Olympic Rainforest and the Cascade Rainshadow are products of the two mountain ranges that flank the Puget Sound Region and are as diverse as they are distinct. Within a few hundred miles of each other, one is characterized by tall evergreen trees, trailing mosses, fallen trees and filtered light - while the other features open views, deep gorges, caves, and large expanses of open land dotted with barns and silos. Our design concept explored effects of light, form and materiality interpreted through these lenses incorporating features that reference human activity and adaptation to these regions. B+H approached this challenge with the same fundamental question we ask before any design engagement, “how can we optimize this space to create a desirable human experience?” Simply placing team workspaces and supporting spaces along perimeter windows would have left tens of thousands of unusable square feet in the center of the buildings. The only way to bring these buildings up to the clients’ rigorous standards and to provide an engaging, inspiring workspace was to bring natural light deep into the interiors, and in a big way.

Location Washington, USA Size 398,000 ft2 I 36,975 m2 Status Completed 2018 Client Tech Company

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HENKEL CANADA CORPORATE OFFICE

BALANCING TOGETHER YET SEPARATE The corporate offices of Henkel Canada are designed to house their three Canadian divisions under one single brand, in one location. As well, a key objective was to apply global brand standards to the Toronto office. The new standards apply to the physical space, types of finishes and furniture. Henkel’s vision for its new offices is one in which the space and amenity needs of the component divisions are met while shared resources are centralized, creating greater efficiency and enabling knowledge sharing between employees. Accordingly, separate spaces were created for Henkel Canada’s three divisions to address their particular needs (for example, the adhesives division has a direct connection to a lab space used for continual testing), while a central core and circulation spine were used to connect areas used by all employees. These common areas include conferencing, informal meeting, staff facilities, and a large lunchroom. The design also maximizes access to light and views by locating the private offices on the interior and the workstations that are used by the majority of staff in the open area with direct access to natural light.

Location Mississauga, Canada Size 60,000 ft2 | 5,574 m2 Status Completed 2012 Client Henkel Canada

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ROBLOX

COLLABORATIVE SPACES FOR INSPIRED PERFORMANCE Roblox is a top ranked international on-line education, entertainment and technology gaming platform in the world! We collaborated with Roblox to design their new offices located in Vancouver BC. One Bentall Centre. Open concept and technology drive the design of the office space where staff are able to communicate & collaborate. A large social kitchen will F&B amenities provides the opportunity for team building. Stained wood paneling and polished concrete floors compliment the translucent light fixtures and signage. An open plenum ceiling with a suspended trellis delineates the social and circulation space from the open workspaces. A variety of meeting rooms provide IT and A/V capabilities for international virtual team meetings. Roblox’s office space reflects on their culture of “bringing the world together”, Powering Imagination for an audience who produces their own immersive multiplayer experience!

Location Vancouver, BC Size 5,800 ft2 I 539 m2 Status Completed 2021 Client Roblox

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TEINE ENERGY

DESIGN ROOTED IN LOCAL PRIDE Striving to find a unified and expanded environment, Teine Energy will be relocating their head quarters to a new office location. With proud Albertan roots, their offices will reflect an environment that speaks to their core business. Prairie landscape components and natural colour provides inspiration throughout the office; silhouettes and metallic linework of oil derricks, drill stems and pump jacks translate into strong angles in the Teine Energy space. Steadfast and solid materials are selected to provide a link to Alberta’s energy heritage. Contrast and diffused lighting softened with back-lit glazing treatments are layered in order to ease the impact, offering a gentler contrast of materials. An interconnecting stair-well will provide internal circulation and communication throughout the office spaces that will promote movement, energy and relationships; statement about what Teine Energy is all about: energy, technology, Unity and history.

Location Calgary, Alberta Size 28,000 ft2 I 2,601 m2 Status Completed 2020 Client Teine Energy

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150+ STAFF ACROSS 6 INTEGRATED AND SATELLITE OFFICES

VANCOUVER SEATTLE Satellite Office

TORONTO SHANGHAI HONG KONG

SINGAPORE

AMERICAS Toronto 320 Bay Street Suite 200 Toronto, ON M5H 4A6 Canada T +1 416 596 2299

Vancouver 400 - 1706 West 1st Avenue Vancouver, BC V6J 0E4 Canada T +1 604 685 9913

Seattle Seattle, WA United States T +1 604 685 9913

Hong Kong 41/F, AIA Tower, 183 Electric Road North Point, Hong Kong China T +852 3158 2123

Singapore 38 Cleantech Loop, #01-31 636741 Singapore T +65 6911 8675

ASIA Shanghai 19F, Crystal Tower No.68, Yuyuan Road Shanghai 200040 China T +86 21 3360 7861

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