Scotiabank North Flagship

  • Prize
    Winner in Interior Design - Workplace / Office
  • Company/Firm
    KPMB Architects
  • Lead Designer
    Steven Casey
  • Design Team
    Steven Casey, Rachel Cyr, Carolyn Lee, Irene Jackiw, Shlomi Ara, Samantha Hart, Arian Hussainzada
  • Architect
    KPMB Architects
  • Interior Designer
    KPMB Architects
  • Lighting Designer
    ALULA Lighting
  • Const. Company
    Entuitive (Structural), The Hidi Group (Mechanical and Electrical)
  • Photographer Credit
    Doublespace Photography
  • Location
    Toronto Ontario
  • Client
    Scotiabank
  • Project Date
    2023

In response to its growth and evolving workforce needs, Scotiabank sought to create an environment that appreciates diversity, fosters innovation, and builds a performance-oriented culture. This space would be a mature expression of the brand and establish a global workplace strategy. Designed as a long-term investment, it was crucial that design strategies were durable and timeless.

Employee workshops shaped the office’s features, creating a welcoming, accessible, and healthy workplace. This collaborative spirit resulted in a flexible environment tailored to diverse work styles. The 14 floors display a rigorously crafted evolution shaped by Scotiabank’s design team and consultants. Continuity in materials ensures a cohesive experience across business lines, while subtle variations distinguish areas.

Third spaces—cafés, lounges, private dining rooms—encourage collaboration. Key amenities include a mezzanine for deliveries, a reflection room, an art gallery, and a terrace with access to fresh air and natural light. Design details, from custom furniture to biophilic graphics, reinforce the brand’s identity while fostering innovation and engagement throughout the workplace.