Workplace on Spadina

  • Prize
    Honorable Mention in Interior Design / Workplace / Office
  • Company/Firm
    BDP Quadrangle
  • Lead Designer
    Andrea McCann
  • Design Team
    Julie Sumairski, Janet Lam, Stephanie Wiebe, Caroline Robbie, Emily Turchi
  • Architect
    BDP Quadrangle
  • Interior Designer
    BDP Quadrangle
  • Lighting Designer
    Mulvey & Banani International Inc
  • Const. Company
    Boszko & Verity Inc
  • Photographer Credit
    Adrien Williams
  • Location
    8 Spadina Ave. Suite 2100, Toronto, ON, Canada M5V 0S8
  • Client
    BDP Quadrangle

Our transformative studio design seamlessly merges human-centered principles with innovation, inspiring employees to return in a post-pandemic world. The design promotes choice, space variety, democracy, adaptability, and wellness. It prioritizes behavior-focused design for a successful hybrid work setup. Versatile "neighborhoods" cater to diverse needs. From serene 'Oasis' retreats to collaborative 'Back Alley' zones and focused 'Black Box' meeting spaces, inclusivity is fostered. Corridors and clear windows dissolve hierarchy.

Inclusivity and a neurodiverse perspective are vital, with open collaboration and low-stimulus areas, closed spaces for auditory sensitivities, and clear visual pathways. Different aesthetics and identities for neighborhoods accommodate diverse behaviors. Sustainability is core, considering air quality, low carbon content, and supply chain impact in material selection. Our upcycling and commitment to WELL Platinum certification exceed standards. Our design embodies growth, innovation, and shared purpose, shaping a brighter, inclusive future.