This Multi-National Energy Company’s headquarters relocation marks a major shift in energy-sector workplace design. After 40+ years, they moved into 240,000 SF of activity-based workspace across six floors of The Bow in downtown Calgary. More than a physical move, it was a cultural and operational transformation—from assigned in-office work to fully unassigned hybrid work. Leveraging a decade-long relationship, the design team helped them evolve their workplace strategy, creating an efficient, adaptable environment for over 1,100 employees. Just 30% of space is dedicated to desks (including two offices), with 35% for formal and informal collaboration. The fit-out includes mission-critical functions: a 24/7 trading floor, remote operations center, health clinic, and data center. Sustainability was central: LEED certification, adaptive reuse, and tenant-funded base building upgrades reduced carbon impact and lifecycle costs. Amenities like a wellness suite, quiet rooms, and parenting rooms reflect this Multi-National Energy Company’s investment in well-being. This future-ready space positions Shell as a workplace leader in energy and beyond.
