BEHIND THE SCENES OF DESIGNING: THE TORONTO REGION BOARD OF TRADE
The relocation to 100 Queens Quay East doubled the Toronto Region Board of Trade’s footprint opening exciting opportunities. The new location offers an expanded iconic space with a beautiful terrace to refresh the event experience. Establishing control over the use of public event space brought valuable gain for their own business goals, demonstrating a competitive and vital edge. This destination space connects businesses to the programs, partners, and people they need to succeed in their organizations mission. It has enriched and opened its doors to a new up-and-coming city core community embracing its diverse and growing ecosystem. It brings people together to work in a welcoming, flexible environment where seamless technology is integrated, easy to use and adaptable. It is a place for building relationships with other business members, peers, mentors, and potential partners. Social interaction is proven to build bridges and opportunities, all encouraged in the variety of casual lounges, café or refresh spaces, outdoor terrace, and meeting spaces. The downtown location is accessible and in line with their mission to make Toronto one of the most competitive and sought after business regions in the world.
The understated approach to event hub on the third floor provides a modern, inspiring, backdrop with a full catering kitchen operated in trust by Oliver & Bonacini. It addressed all the design challenges they put forward – able to set up easily for: board meetings, training, lectures, media broadcasts, hosting cocktail parties, event spaces and many other kinds of functions. It is designed for flexibility at its core.
The 16th floor work-space has brought employees back together, to collaborate, socialize and get a much-needed break from home office locations. It is designed with purpose and integrity to support the people who make it a success. It provides an ergonomic, healthy environment that staff and members can work in safely and comfortably. It offers the right mix of activity-based spaces
It remained resilient and sustainable through a world health crisis, taking the lessons learned to heart to make it an even better space for everyone. The outdoor terrace has been a fantastic value add with direct access to nature, sunshine, and the fresh waterfront breeze. The open hearted and diverse spirit of Toronto is curated in the accessories, art, graphics, and furniture all carefully selected to elevate the end user experience. It has wowed staff, visitors, and members alike.