Westland Insurance Oficina Ukhu Wasi Ruray by Aura

Westland Insurance Oficina Ukhu Wasi Ruray by Aura is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award Qullqi Premiu in Ukupi Kamay Competition Category.

QullqiUkupi· 2023

Westland Insurance Oficina Ukhu Wasi Ruray

by Aura

Client: Aura

A' Design Award Qullqi Premiu Winner in Ukupi Category

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The Design

About Westland Insurance Oficina Ukhu Wasi Ruray

Westland Insurance nisqaqa huk oficina ukhu wasi ruraymi, Surrey llaqtapi, British Columbia, Canadá suyupi kaq hatun oficinapaq ruwasqa. Kay llamk'ana wasiqa 5500 metro cuadrado hunt'anmi soqta patakunapi. Hanaq patapiqa chaskina kancha, huñunakuy kancha, bistro mikhuna wasi hinallataq mikhuna wayk'una wasi kachkan, chaymantapas raymikunapaq kanchaman tukuyta atinmi. Huk reqsisqa siqana pata iskay hanaq patakunata t'inkin. Pichqa uray patakunapitaq 338 llamk'ana kanchakuna, 38 oficinakuna hinaspa 34 huñunakuy wasikuna kachkan. Yanapakuy hinaspa huñulla llamk'ana kanchakunaqa sapa patapi kaqlla kitikunapi kutimun, chaywanmi purinaqa aswan facilita kanqa. Concreto, k'ullu hinaspa makiwan awasqa qatakunaqa huk thak kawsay kitita ruwanku.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Qullqi Premiu

Westland Insurance Oficina Ukhu Wasi Ruray A' Design Award Qullqi Premiu mishak kan, ancha jatun yupaychay, kayta hanak, sumak shinallatak mancharina diseñukunaman kun. Qullqi mishak kashkakunaka ancha achikyaska shinallatak ancha mushuk ruraykunami, paykunata rurakkunapak yachayta, yuyayta shinallatak ushayta rikuchinku. Westland Insurance Oficina Ukhu Wasi Ruray ruray yachak, ñawpak shinallatak mushuk yuyayta charik sumak rurashka kanata munanku. Kay Qullqi Premiu japishka diseñuka ancha riksishka shinallatak yupaychashka yuyay kan, arti, siensia, diseñu shinallatak tekinolojía ñawpak ñankunata kichuk. Westland Insurance Oficina Ukhu Wasi Ruray achka runakunapak munashka rurashka kan, munayta kallarichin, alli yuyaykunata kun shinallatak mancharichin.

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