Westland Insurance Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Chaw Ua Haujlwm by Aura

Westland Insurance Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Chaw Ua Haujlwm by Aura is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award Nyiaj in Tsim Chav Sab Hauv thiab Kev Nthuav Qhia Competition Category.

NyiajSab Hauv· 2023

Westland Insurance Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Chaw Ua Haujlwm

by Aura

Client: Aura

A' Design Award Nyiaj Winner in Sab Hauv Category

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The Design

About Westland Insurance Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Chaw Ua Haujlwm

Westland Insurance yog ib qho kev tsim qauv sab hauv chaw ua haujlwm uas raug tsim rau lub chaw ua haujlwm loj hauv Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. Lub chaw ua haujlwm no muaj 5500 square meters nyob rau rau txheej tsev. Txheej saum toj kawg muaj thaj chaw tos txais qhua, chaw sib tham loj, khw noj mov bistro thiab chav ua zaub mov, thiab tseem siv tau ua thaj chaw npaj koob tsheej thiab. Muaj ib tug ntaiv tshwj xeeb txuas ob txheej saum toj ua ke. Tsib txheej hauv qab muaj 338 lub rooj ua haujlwm, 38 lub chaw ua haujlwm thiab 34 chav sib tham. Cov chaw pab txhawb thiab chaw sib koom tes nyob rau tib qhov chaw zoo sib xws txhua txheej kom yooj yim taug kev nrhiav. Cov pob zeb concrete, ntoo thiab cov ntaub pua tsev xaws tes ua kom qhov chaw no muaj kev nyob tus thiab kaj siab.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Nyiaj

Westland Insurance Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Chaw Ua Haujlwm yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Nyiaj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev tshaj li qub uas muab rau cov qauv tsim qib siab, zoo nkauj thiab ua rau neeg xav tsis thoob. Cov neeg yeej Nyiaj yog cov haujlwm ci ntsa iab heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas qhia txog kev paub, kev txawj ntse thiab kev ntse ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Westland Insurance Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Chaw Ua Haujlwm xav tias yuav yog ib qho haujlwm zoo kawg nkaus uas tsim rau qhia, tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab tob. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Nyiaj no yog ib qho khoom tsim uas pom tseeb heev thiab neeg qhuas uas pab tau thiab nthuav dav ciam teb ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis. Westland Insurance Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Chaw Ua Haujlwm yog ib qho khoom tsim uas neeg coob xav tau, uas ua rau xav, coj kev xav zoo thiab ua rau xav tsis thoob thiab xav paub.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Focusing on flexibility, the top floor houses the reception area, conference center, bistro and catering kitchen and can double as an event space when needed. A featured staircase adjoining the top floors allows for connection between workstations and the reception. Westland’s value of diversity is seen throughout the space through distinctive artwork, accessible signage, and graphics.
Dimensions & Packaging: The workplace is 5500 square meters in size and split into six levels. The reception area, conference center, bistro, and catering kitchen are located on the top floor. 338 workstations, 38 offices, and 34 meeting rooms are distributed across the five lower floors. Support and collaboration areas are positioned in the same or comparable locations on each floor to provide staff familiarity across all levels.
Tags: collaborative, warm, natural, inviting, Canadian, organic, adaptable, inclusive
Production Technology: A workplace that supports connection, collaboration, and company growth. Modular planning creates a futureproof workplace that suits various work styles. The design enables various forms of work, from intimate brainstorming sessions to conferences. There is an equitable distribution of offices and workstations, and employees can sit anywhere and feel at ease. To highlight Canada, local elements were utilized. Concrete, wood, handwoven rugs are included to provide a calm space for staff.
Design Challenge: The irregular floorplate for the base building features sharp corners. The harsh angle of the building did not align with the design goal of having a welcoming and approachable space. Designers were challenged to include curved forms to provide a calming sensation and a subconscious relation to the natural environment.
Research: Primary research was used to assess space needs. The goal was to figure out how its employees work best and how to best accommodate a hybrid working model. Through company-wide assessments and leadership interviews, data was collected to identify workstyle personas which inform the amount and types of spaces needed within the workplace. Scenario planning utilized this data to set the layout. With the help of this research, Westland was able to reduce square footage needs and increase savings.
Inspiration: Westland Insurance's new 5500 square meter head office is flexible, represents its brand and culture, and promotes connection. The office features natural elements and materials local to Canada. With inspiring and approachable as the design concept, each floor has a consistent welcoming feel. Common elements and repetition in materiality provide unity between floors and easy navigation. Inspiring views are celebrated by highlighting them for shared common use among staff. Common features and repetition in materiality provide unity between floors and easy navigation.
Project Duration: Phase one (discovery and workplace strategy) of the project began in September 2020. The design phase began in March 2021 and continued until September. The company took possession of the space in June 2022. The project is based in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.
Operation Flow: The bistro was intentionally placed on the top floor and features elements not offered on other floors to bring employees together. A featured staircase connecting the top two floors allows employees to have more casual encounters. Support and collaboration spaces are seen in the same or similar locations on every floor to allow employees to travel seamlessly throughout the six levels of the office.
Team Members: Designer: Salma Sidiqqi
Designer: Chris Palting
Designer: Isidora Celic
Image Credits: Luke Potter Photography