Westland Insurance オフィスインテリアデザイン by Aura

Westland Insurance オフィスインテリアデザイン by Aura is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award 銀賞 in インテリア空間・展示デザイン Competition Category.

銀インテリア· 2023

Westland Insurance オフィスインテリアデザイン

by Aura

Client: Aura

A' Design Award 銀賞 Winner in インテリア Category

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The Design

About Westland Insurance オフィスインテリアデザイン

Westland Insuranceは、カナダ・ブリティッシュコロンビア州サリーに置かれた本社のために手がけられたオフィスインテリアデザインである。ワークプレイスは6層にわたり5500平方メートルの規模を有する。最上階にはレセプションエリア、カンファレンスセンター、ビストロおよびケータリングキッチンが配され、イベントスペースとしても機能する。象徴的な階段が上部2層をつないでいる。下層の5フロアには338席のワークステーション、38室の個室オフィス、34室の会議室が設けられている。サポート機能とコラボレーションエリアは各フロアの同様の位置に繰り返し配置され、館内の動線把握を容易にしている。コンクリート、木材、手織りのラグが穏やかな空間の佇まいを生み出している。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銀賞

Westland Insurance オフィスインテリアデザインは、見事で印象的なハイエンドのデザインに授与される、非常に権威ある評価である A' Design Award 銀賞の受賞作品です。銀賞の受賞作品は、きわめて輝かしく創造性に富んだ作品であり、デザイナーの傑出した専門知識、才能、洞察力を示しています。Westland Insurance オフィスインテリアデザインは、素晴らしい代表作であり、驚くほどプロフェッショナルで、深く革新的であることが期待されます。この A' Design Award 銀賞を受賞したデザインは、非常に注目すべき称賛される発明であり、芸術・科学・デザイン・技術の境界に寄与し、それを前進させます。Westland Insurance オフィスインテリアデザインは、多くの人に羨まれる創造物であり、欲求を呼び覚まし、前向きな感情をもたらし、驚きと感嘆を灯します。

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