Westland Insurance Kapangidwe ka Mkati mwa Ofesi by Aura

Siliva Mkati · 2023

Westland Insurance Kapangidwe ka Mkati mwa Ofesi

by Aura

Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award 2023 in Mkati
CLIENT: Aura
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About Westland Insurance Kapangidwe ka Mkati mwa Ofesi

Westland Insurance ndi kapangidwe ka mkati mwa ofesi komwe kanapangidwa kwa likulu la kampani ku Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. Malo ogwirira ntchitowa ali ndi masikweya mita 5500 pa zipinda za nsanjika zisanu ndi imodzi. Nsanjika yapamwamba kwambiri ili ndi malo olandirira alendo, malo a misonkhano, malo odyera a bistro ndi khitchini yophikira, ndipo angagwiritsidwenso ntchito monga malo ochitira zochitika. Masitepe apadera amagwirizanitsa nsanjika ziwiri zapamwamba. Nsanjika zisanu zapansi zili ndi malo ogwirira ntchito 338, maofesi 38 ndi zipinda za misonkhano 34. Malo othandizira ndi ogwirira ntchito limodzi amabwerezedwa m'malo ofanana pa nsanjika iliyonse kuti zithandize anthu kuyenda mosavuta. Konkire, matabwa ndi makapeti oluka ndi manja zimapanga malo abata.

About the Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award

Westland Insurance Kapangidwe ka Mkati mwa Ofesi ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka modabwitsa komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe a pamwamba, okongola ndi ochititsa chidwi. Opambana a Siliva ndi ntchito zowala kwambiri ndi zolenga kwambiri zomwe zimaonetsa ukatswiri, luso ndi nzeru zakuthwa za opanga awo. Westland Insurance Kapangidwe ka Mkati mwa Ofesi akuyembekezeka kukhala ntchito yodabwitsa yoonetsedwa, yaukatswiri wapadera ndi yatsopano kwambiri. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award awa ndi chopangidwa chodziwika kwambiri ndi choyamikiridwa chomwe chimapindulitsa ndi kukulitsa malire a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo. Westland Insurance Kapangidwe ka Mkati mwa Ofesi ndi cholengedwa chomwe anthu ambiri amachichitira nsanje, chomwe chimadzutsa zilakolako, kubweretsa maganizo abwino ndi kuyatsa kudabwa ndi chidwi.

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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.
Image Credits: Luke Potter Photography