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Westland Insurance Дизайн інтер'єру офісу by Aura

Westland Insurance Дизайн інтер'єру офісу by Aura is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Срібна нагорода A' Design Award in Інтер'єр Competition Category.


СріблоІнтер'єр· 2023

Westland Insurance Дизайн інтер'єру офісу

by Aura

Client: Aura

Срібна нагорода A' Design Award Winner in Інтер'єр Category

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The Design

About Westland Insurance Дизайн інтер'єру офісу

Westland Insurance — це дизайн інтер'єру офісу, створений для головного офісу в Сурреї, Британська Колумбія, Канада. Робочий простір охоплює 5500 квадратних метрів на шести рівнях. На верхньому поверсі розташовані зона рецепції, конференц-центр, бістро та кейтерингова кухня, і він також може слугувати простором для проведення заходів. Два верхні поверхи з'єднують акцентні сходи. На п'яти нижніх поверхах розміщено 338 робочих місць, 38 кабінетів і 34 переговорні кімнати. Допоміжні зони та зони для співпраці повторюються в подібних місцях на кожному поверсі, щоб полегшити орієнтування. Бетон, дерево та килими ручного ткацтва створюють спокійну атмосферу.

The Recognition

About the Срібна нагорода A' Design Award

Westland Insurance Дизайн інтер'єру офісу є переможцем Срібної нагороди A' Design Award — надзвичайно престижного визнання, що присуджується першокласним дизайнам вищого ґатунку, чарівним і вражаючим. Переможці Срібної нагороди — це надзвичайно блискучі та вкрай креативні роботи, що ілюструють видатну експертизу, талант і проникливість своїх дизайнерів. Очікується, що Westland Insurance Дизайн інтер'єру офісу буде чудовою, взірцевою роботою, надзвичайно професійною та глибоко інноваційною. Цей дизайн-переможець Срібної нагороди A' Design Award — дуже помітний, шанований винахід, що приносить користь і розсуває межі мистецтва, науки, дизайну й технологій. Westland Insurance Дизайн інтер'єру офісу — це творіння, якому дуже заздрять, яке розбурхує бажання, приносить позитивні почуття та викликає здивування й подив.

Behind the Design

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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

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