METAFOR designed 30,000 ft² of tenant space for Golder & Associates, a leading global environmental and energy company. The project amalgamating multiple locations within Calgary and incorporated workplace administration spaces, geotechnical testing facilities, and biophysical laboratory spaces, as well as warehouse space into one new multi-purpose built facility.
Project Details
The design infused bold colours and statement accents. The client wanted an emphasis on the design, lighting acoustics, and durability.
Despite working throughout a global pandemic, the project was completed on time because of strong team collaboration of the project team (architect, client, consultants, contractor). The project now serves as the new standard in office design throughout the company's entire operation.
Sector(s)
Year Completed
2020
Location
Client
Golder & Associates
Role
Prime Consultant
Size
± 30,000 ft²
Value
± $4.9 Millon
Designed with people in mind
From simplistic to fun, the open workplace concept was infused throughout the entire design with bold boardrooms, durable lab areas, and a functional warehouse space. The project team's considered design had to be for multiple users and departments within a single space, allowing differing workstyles, requirements and must-have’s of varying importance.
Intention programming and adjacency information ensured the client was properly informed and prepared to best establish schematic layouts for less changes in future stages or growth. Well managed consultant coordination was key to aligning the design intent from a systems visual aspect.
