Workplace Interiors

Workplace Interiors

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Our Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 The Future Workplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Our Approach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 We Are Zeidler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Get in Touch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

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Our Value

The Hive Calgary, Alberta

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The Future Workplace

Design rooted in co-creation Together, we will shape the future of your workplace. We co-create a strategy specific to your needs, rather than implementing generalized workplace research. By charting your future instead of simply following trends, we create enduring value.

Cross-disciplinary pollination Our design strength comes from the diversity of our project experience.

Some of the most interesting experiences occur in the intersections between uses. By eliminating sector-specific bias in our creative process, we derive inspired solutions.

Designing a better future We think long-term by creating flexible, adaptable spaces that will evolve alongside your needs, global trends and future demands. Our role is to facilitate responsibility, supporting you in meeting emissions reduction and sustainability targets.

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Unleashing creativity Talent is no longer bound by the nine-to-five and seek environments with choice and wellness built into the design. Your workplace should help you manage and support various work styles while being flexible – eliminating barriers to creativity.

Employee and organizational wellness Your physical space is a tool that supports the organizational initiatives you wish to exemplify. Our team will work with you to determine what matters to you and your employees, and how to make the most of every opportunity.

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Our Approach Creating spaces that people want to occupy is our goal. Our design approach uncovers your optimal balance of workplace uses, density and supporting amenities. We provide tangible benefits, placing flexibility, adaptability and technology at the forefront.

Guiding pillars of our designs:

Variety of work style solutions for today’s employees

Right mix of work and social zones based on your specific needs

Intuitive technology as a driver for operational efficiency

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We start by questioning: ¡

What are the nuances of the core functions of your workplace?

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What story do you want to tell your employees, clients and partners?

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How do you want to contribute to your local communities?

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How do you want to feel in your new environment – sophisticated, inspired, energized?

Equipped with understanding, we: ¡

Create an environment that empowers employees to achieve their potential.

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Develop tailored design strategies and tools for your workforce.

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Evoke your corporate story and brand within the look and feel.

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Instill and promote your culture through the built experience.

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Create an enduring environment that fosters health and wellness.

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Projects

McCrum’s Office Furnishings Calgary, Alberta

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AltaGas AltaGas’ head office is reimagined as a connected, high-performance workplace—aligning workplace strategy, spatial planning, and design to support a hybrid workforce across six floors.

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Location | Calgary, Alberta Client | AltaGas Completion | 2025 Size | 110,200 sq.ft. (10,240 sq.m.)

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A central social stair and consistent planning framework unify the environment, leveraging the building’s geometry to create a flexible, light-filled workplace.

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801 Seventh We repositioned 801 Seventh by transforming an underused office tower into an open, civic interior the reconnects the building to Calgary’s downtown and daily public life.

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Location | Calgary, Alberta Client | URSATAUR Completion | 2025 Size | 16,145 sq.ft. (1,500 sq.m.)

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Through targeted interventions— including new social and spiral stair connections—the design activates the lobby and Plus-15 as shared, flexible spaces for gathering, learning, and exchange, turning circulation into a destination.

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BMO Academy BMO Academy is a cutting-edge learning and event hub within the revitalized BMO Place at Toronto’s iconic Eaton Centre. Designed to redefine corporate education, this flagship facility offers an accessible, neuro-inclusive, and highly flexible environment tailored to diverse learning needs.

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Location | Toronto, Ontario Client | Bank of Montreal Completion | 2024 Size | 350,000 sq.ft. (32,500 sq.m.)

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Our design integrates digital and in-person experiences, allowing for smooth transitions between intimate workshops to large-scale events. Adaptable classrooms, breakout areas, and a reconfigurable 500-seat auditorium support a dynamic range of learning and engagement.

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Strathcona Resources We translate Strathcona Resources’ evolving identity into a highperformance workplace that balances executive presence with everyday functionality, creating a cohesive environment across public-facing and back-of-house spaces.

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Location | Calgary, Alberta Client | Cougar Contractors Completion | 2024 Size | 8,900 sq.ft. (830 sq.m.)

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Through strategic space planning and refined material expression, the design elevates key touchpoints—from reception to boardroom— while delivering a flexible, efficient workplace that supports growth and adaptability.

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TransAlta Office Relocation The TransAlta Office Relocation faces adversity with a refined space that supports a hybrid work model and a fresh approach to workplace design. The result is a sharp, egalitarian design that is technology rich and aligns with the company’s values and work styles.

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masi Design Awards – Silver Award, Office Under $150/sq.ft., 2024

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Location | Calgary, Alberta Client | TransAlta Corporation Completion | 2023 Size | 100,600 sq.ft. (9,300 sq.m.)

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There was a clear goal to reduce the overall footprint of the office while maintaining the ability to provide purposeful working space for the existing staff members and allow room for future growth. The team addressed this goal while simultaneously addressing multiple other goals for TransAlta such as breaking down the traditional office hierarchy, providing flexible and diverse workspaces, and leveraging technology.

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Stephen Avenue Place Critical to the resiliency of Stephen Avenue Place was the need for greater integration with the public realm. We transformed the previously low-visible podium into a transparent and accessible mixed-use environment that will support the tower’s long-term success.

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NAIOP Calgary REX Awards, Office Development of the Year, Finalist, 2021

Location | Calgary, Alberta Client | Slate Asset Management Completion | 2021 Size | 100,000 sq.ft. (9,290 sq.m.)

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The ground, second and third floors are fully renovated with upgraded retail, dining hall and restaurant spaces.

Tenant amenities include an exclusive lounge and games room, as well as a conference centre and club-quality fitness facility on the fourth floor.

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The rebranding attracts tenants, generates new spending through enhanced visitor experiences and improves the quality of urban life.

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MCFD Port Moody The full-floor tenant improvement allowed MCFD to consolidate from three locations into one regional service delivery office and aimed to create a workspace that would provide employees with a comfortable and secure working environment.

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Location | Port Moody, British Columbia Client | BC Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) Completion | 2022 Size | 14,800 sq.ft. (1,400 sq.m.)

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MCFD Duncan We consolidated three offices into a single, efficient workplace for the BC Ministry of Children and Family Development, improving service delivery while supporting a flexible, activity-based work environment.

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Developed in collaboration with the Cowichan Tribes, the design is grounded in cultural narrative— integrating spaces like the Circle Room to foster connection, ceremony, and a strong sense of belonging.

Location | Duncan, British Columbia Client | BC Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) Completion | 2023 Size | 9,310 sq.ft. (865 sq.m.)

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The Ampersand 15th Floor Show Suite Coinciding with the tower’s rebranding, we designed a contemporary suite to attract new tenants. The upgraded space is left neutral to easily adapt to any new tenant’s branding, while the elevator lobby matches the tower’s renewed energy. We created a big impact on a minimal budget of $23 per square foot.

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Location | Calgary, Alberta Client | Aspen Properties Completion | 2021 Size | 14,209 sq.ft. (1,320 sq.m.)

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Insight Global We brought this project to fruition as local consultants working with our Atlanta, Georgia based design and client teams. The design carries this global staffing and recruiting agency’s energy and brand throughout the space while utilizing graphics to capture its presence in Calgary.

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Location | Calgary, Alberta Client | Insight Global LLC Completion | 2021 Size | 5,474 sq.ft. (508 sq.m.)

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Zeidler Architecture Toronto Our self-designed Toronto studio centres around a communal kitchen and library area, serving as a collision space. The minimal design complements the rawness of the heritage industrial space.

Exposed round ducts and elegant linear light fixtures leave the heavily patinated concrete ceiling as a unifying visual element.

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Location | Toronto, Ontario Client | Zeidler Architecture Completion | 2020 Size | 10,000 sq.ft. (930 sq.m.)

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Parkland Fuel The design introduces a three-level staircase, featured lighting and a strong colour palette to align with the client’s branded environmental graphics.

Workplace strategies ensure comfort, productivity, collaboration and inspiration. Our scope included furniture and AV procurement, and was delivered while the staff were occupying the space.

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Location | Burnaby, British Columbia Client | Parkland Fuel Corporation Completion | 2020 Size | 51,172 sq.ft. (4,753 sq.m.)

In association with iN STUDIO

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Brookfield Properties A sophisticated workplace with high-quality materials, luxurious finishes and elegant lighting. We consolidated multiple departments into one floor of Brookfield Place, where centralized shared areas promote gathering and connection.

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Location | Calgary, Alberta Client | Brookfield Properties Completion | 2018 Size | 25,900 sq.ft. (2,400 sq.m.)

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The Ampersand Show Suites We developed three show suites to help our client demonstrate diverse workplace approaches for prospective tenants. A creative, distinct colour blocking strategy for each provides a cost-effective visual impact while appealing to a range of users.

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Location | Calgary, Alberta Client | Aspen Properties Completion | 2019 Size | 17,000 sq.ft. (1,579 sq.m.)

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McCrum’s Office Furnishings This working furniture showroom features product offerings in a warm, bright and adaptable environment. The people-focused space encourages social connection and provides flexibility for McCrum’s to configure (and reconfigure) their diverse product line.

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ARIDO ‘Distinct’ Award, 2021

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Location | Calgary, Alberta Client | McCrum’s Office Furnishings Completion | 2019 Size | 17,500 sq.ft. (1,626 sq.m.)

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We conducted a comprehensive programming exercise to reduce our client’s footprint from 50,000 to 17,500 square feet. Product offerings are interwoven throughout in a tactile and experiential fashion. A versatile solution allows McCrum’s to swap products in the same way a stage changes with each production.

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CERC Research Department This leased space located off of Toronto Met’s campus incorporates the university’s branding, security and telecommunication standards.

Acoustic ceiling tiles and wallcoverings are strategically placed to minimize noise transfer between the diverse work areas.

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The design takes advantage of borrowed light from the CF Toronto Eaton Centre atrium.

Location | Toronto, Ontario Client | Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly known as Ryerson University) Completion | 2021 Size | 7,500 sq.ft. (700 sq.m.)

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RJC Engineers The design features RJC’s work, brand and culture as a structural engineering firm. Metal beams with joining details, developed by RJC, and wood and metal interior finishes display elements used in the firm’s work.

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Location | Calgary, Alberta Client | RJC Engineers Completion | 2019 Size | 19,000 sq.ft. (1,765 sq.m.)

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Brampton City Hall Administrative Tower We completed this LEED Gold complex expansion and the interior fit-out for the City’s administrators. Employing healthy workplace strategies, a democratic working environment was implemented where everyone has access to natural light, spectacular views of the city, user flexibility and user-adjustable microclimates.

Brampton Urban Design Awards for ‘Healthy & Sustainable Building’ and ‘Best Central Area Project’, 2016

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Modular meeting spaces cater to impromptu collaboration, redefining Brampton’s administrative workplace standards.

Location | Brampton, Ontario Client | City of Brampton Completion | 2015 Size | 205,000 sq.ft. (19,000 sq.m.)

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The Hive This show suite informs prospective tenants how to incorporate a range of collaboration zones reflecting the needs of a contemporary workplace. Our solution offers amenities that attract and motivate employees while making efficient use of space.

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Location | Calgary, Alberta Client | Brookfield Properties Completion | 2018 Size | 3,900 sq.ft. (360 sq.m.)

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IHS Inc. We designed this workplace to reflect the organization’s global culture and values, with sustainability as a main driver. The open plan, nature themed design offers a transparent, collaborative and healthy space for employees and visitors. The project served as a model for future projects within the IHS global real estate portfolio.

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LEED Gold for Commercial Interiors

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Location | Calgary, Alberta Client | IHS Inc. Completion | 2009 Size | 70,000 sq.ft. (6,500 sq.m.)

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Norton Rose Sophisticated and professional, the design for this boutique law firm reflects their status as leaders in the industry. The design effortlessly fits in to the grandeur and luxury of the desirable Le Germain building in which it resides.

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Location | Calgary, Alberta Client | Norton Rose Group Completion | 2016 Size | 10,000 sq.ft. (930 sq.m.)

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Williams Energy Canada For the second time, we designed Williams Energy’s corporate headquarters in Calgary. This expanded two-storey workplace is equipped with cafés, lounges, collaborative zones and quiet rooms for alternate ways of working. The flexible workstations are designed to adapt to any future changes and corporate restructuring.

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Location | Calgary, Alberta Client | Williams Energy Canada Inc. Completion | 2016 Size | 44,000 sq.ft. (4,090 sq.m.)

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Fitness and Conference Centre at Calgary City Centre We designed the tenant amenity spaces within our award-winning LEED Platinum commercial office complex. The conference centre accommodates over 270 people and is adaptable to various configurations.

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Location | Calgary, Alberta Client | The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited Completion | 2016 Size | 9,575 sq.ft. (890 sq.m.)

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Bicycle Amenities at 33 Yonge We transformed a portion of a parking garage within a downtown commercial tower into a tenant bicycle and changing room facility for over 240 bikes. The finishes and design details were carefully considered with maintenance concerns in mind.

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Location | Toronto, Ontario Client | GWL Realty Advisors Completion | 2020 Size | 19,000 sq.ft. (1,767 sq.m.)

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We Are Zeidler

Zeidler Architecture Toronto Toronto, Ontario

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Profile

We are passionate, curious designers Human connection drives us as interior designers, architects, urban designers and technologists. We collaborate with clients, partners and communities to create exceptional spaces that bring people together. We are committed to listening, learning and growing our expertise in all aspects of our projects — from concept to built form. The process of developing sensitive and practical solutions motivates us as we translate ideas into reality.

We create spaces that shape experiences Propelled by curiosity, we design meaningful spaces that deliver lasting value.

Our portfolio spans a broad range of work: civic and academic buildings, commercial and residential properties, healthcare and research facilities, performing arts centres, hotels and resorts, and the preservation and re-purposing of our architectural heritage. All our designs reflect the ambitions, practical requirements, dynamics and culture of our clients. As a team, we create spaces that contribute to communities and encourage personal connection by welcoming all people.

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We foster a culture of creative inspiration Our creative process is based on cultivating the potential of our team.

We nurture our expertise through mentorship and continuous learning.

We listen to, consider and build on each other’s ideas to create thoughtful solutions. Attuned to innovations in sustainability, accessibility, design theory and materiality, we base our design decisions on evidence. By finding inspiration in our collaborative culture, we continually achieve excellence in design and implementation for our clients.

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Get in Touch We believe that good design evolves from an understanding of our client’s unique identity. Our clients inspire us to develop innovative solutions that address their individual business needs.

We look forward to discussing how we can collaborate together.

Sean Crawford Partner scrawford@zeidler.com T 403 699 7794

Christine Perry Partner cperry@zeidler.com T 403 651 4583

Ian Franceschi Creative Director, Interior Design ifranceschi@zeidler.com T 403 781 4832

Jessica Juvet Associate, ID Studio Lead, Toronto jjuvet@zeidler.com T 416 571 9133

Vancouver 125 E 4th Ave – Second Floor Vancouver, British Columbia V5T 1G4 T 604 423 3183

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zeidler.com | info@zeidler.com Toronto 600-158 Sterling Road Toronto, Ontario M6R 2B7 T 416 596 8300

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Calgary 300-640 8 Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta T2P 1G7 T 403 233 2525

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