Three reasons why it may be time to re-imagine your office space

Growth

Have you experienced substantial growth?  Now may be the time to consider updating your space to accommodate your new and growing needs.  SGH works with many clients prior to lease negotiations to ensure the most efficient use of space that best supports how you will work now and into the future.  Location, budget, program analysis, design, furniture, and technology all play a critical role in the overall success.  Strategic design drives your project forward with clear goals before the lease is signed.

Functionality

Have your workplace needs shifted and you’re finding they no longer accommodate the needs of your team?  Through our envisioning process, SGH will guide you with confidence in establishing your programmatic requirements, team needs, and workplace cultural expectations.  From there we can design and develop a space that is tailored to your functional needs and company culture.  We understand your workplace is an extension of your mission, values and culture.  It connects people and place.  SGH brings incredible value through years of experience, research and strategy.  We look at all the critical details to ensure the result provides you and your people the very best experience.  As workplaces continue to evolve, design continues to be a catalyst for great opportunities.

Reducing Space

Have you recently reduced your footprint and are looking to adjust your space to fit your new needs?  SGH can assist in space planning and test-fitting, helping to guide you on how to best utilize your space to accommodate these changes.  SGH is here to support you.  We start by understanding your existing and new needs to build a foundation that allows for a seamless transition from design to implementation.

Have a question about how SGH can help you in the pre-lease stage. Contact us today!

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SGH was retained by this forward-thinking Client, Puma, for interior design services of their space in Toronto, Ontario. Taking the inspiration from Puma’s “Forever Faster” brand strategy, the goal for the space was to support the need to be fast in reacting to trends and executing innovative ideas.

This brand message is communicated by every architectural product selection – from finish to branding. The look and feel of the space speaks to the raw, gritty and dynamic culture of the Puma brand.

The showroom’s location close to Pearson International airport supports ease and speed of moving product and people. It’s edgy colour, lighting and detailing express the brand’s confident personality and tempo: a bold red stripe on the floor; linear fixtures representing the ribs of the iconic cat.

The symmetrical arrangement of the lighting with the carpet has a kinetic, energized feeling. The bold stripe connects the elements of the space emphasizes the linear planning. The path to the centrally located glass encased showroom is clad with large changeable graphics that express the Puma’s attitude and brand values.

This timeless space is contributing to the Canadian success of an iconic brand, inspiring sales, and customer loyalty.

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We are all experiencing change and the impact it is having on our office spaces. For some, a wait and see approach with minor adjustments to increase collaboration and focus is realistic. Others are embracing the hybrid work model but need to adjust existing space to support an increase in connecting remotely. SGH continues to work with valued clients who have made transformational shifts to agile, activity-based workplaces and our envision toolkit was highly effective in moving them through this process.

Regardless of where you sit on this sliding scale, the desire to provide an inspiring workplace that supports your people is still as relevant as it ever was, perhaps even more. SGH have been transforming workplaces for 35 years and design strategy has always been the key to our approach and success.

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Design Strategy prepares your space for ongoing change.

TIER ONE – Planning for NOW:
SGH meet with you to review expectations, see your existing space, and uncover key objectives and drivers. Through space use analysis, test fits and thought starters we present clear visual solutions that champion your internal decision-making process.

TIER TWO – Planning for TRANSITION
In continuum to Tier One, Tier Two kicks off with an interactive workshop that ushers in critical information. This important session encourages open conversation with leadership regarding workplace must haves, culture + brand, long view goals, and building a defined set of guiding principles.

TIER THREE – Planning for the FUTURE
Transformational change is more successful when you engage those it will most impact. Tier Three includes reaching out to stakeholders, managers and employees through surveys, questionnaires, and interactive workshops. The results create a strategic framework and communication strategy that will drive your project forward in a positive inclusive direction.

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Envision Strategy is upfront planning to ensure the very best outcome. As design thinkers, we provide an engaging experience to get to the core of what you need your workplace do specifically for you. Leaders know that the best results are achieved when you envision where you need to go, determine the best way to get there and understand how the cost behind it. It tests options so that you can select the best choice and move forward with a thorough understanding and confidence in your decision.

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Our three studios across Canada, complement of over 30 talented designers, are ideally sized to respond to projects of all scales and complexities. We are well versed and trained in international trends and incorporate that knowledge into our design development. Our commercial and office interior design studio is based on innovative thinking, collaborative approaches supported by an open environment allowing creativity to reach its highest levels.

With each sector comes a new client with unique design feature requirements. Over our 35 years of experience, we have fine-tuned our expertise in each business sector. After carefully listening to our clients, we create a solution-based approach based on our Envision Strategy. A hallmark of SGH’s work is the level of personal attention and involvement of the leadership team in all projects. Our clients value the agility of the SGH team and our ability to respond to schedule and budget challenges with fresh and innovative solutions.

At SGH our methodology is simple, and we break it down into three keywords. Culture. Care. Create.

Culture. We are here to understand who you are and how your workplace functions best.

Care.  At SGH Design Partners we listen to your needs and help guide you towards a design solution custom to you.

Create. SGH is proud to design transformative environments for our clients across Canada and we are grateful to work alongside our partners in this industry to continue building the workplaces of the future.

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Vibrant colours and natural materials were essential in the design of this 9,000 sq.ft. office to create a cohesive yet eclectic design representing the sustainable, organic, “be scrappy and own it” nature of the company. A journey is created through the space with bold graphics, feature lighting and reclaimed elements.

Providing a cost-effective solution for a unique and dynamic space that represents their “be scrappy and own it” philosophy. A space designed to meet the Client expectations and celebrate their culture through creative design elements.

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SGH Design Partners worked closely with the steering committee to obtain the sign off required by Eckler’s partners. The project relocated Eckler’s existing offices to a new location, that provided an opportunity for a full transition of their offices.

One of the key design objectives was to ensure natural light was available for all staff. This required all offices and enclosed spaces to be located around the building core, leaving the perimeter open. New workstations were provided for all staff with low panels allowing natural light and uninterrupted sightlines throughout the office. An interconnected stair attached the two floors for this space, which hosted a unique lighting feature.

The finished space is bright and reflects the Eckler brand. Natural light engulfs this North York location and unique features throughout the space, like this Eckler logo made from calculators, provide the office with a fun and welcoming space for their team.

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It was critical that SGH design a space that was a functional and efficient office space for Ivanhoe Cambridge that would reflect their company values and goals. Inspired by their new 7245 sq.ft. office in this modern industrial building, concrete, wood and dark metals were used throughout the space in combination with transparent glass which optimized the natural light and gave sightlines to the beautiful mountain and city views to the north.

Pops of blue, green, and orange are featured strategically throughout the office creating bold and fun accents that give the space a sophisticated, yet comforting feel. The space has elegant contrast with bright white counters and walls and dark metals, and lighting features throughout. These elements all work towards Ivanhoe Cambridge’s goal of a sophisticated atmosphere and leave you feeling inspired and ready to thrive in the workplace.

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After an extensive evaluation, the decision was made to proceed with a renovation of their existing Toronto office, which spanned over two floors at totaled 45,000 sq. ft.

The goal was to create a new space that encouraged collaboration between the various teams that work from this Toronto location. Completed in two phases of construction, the full renovation included a complete re-design of their space. The reception area is now bright and welcoming and is home to a beautiful art installation.

A large café and lunchroom have been incorporated to foster connection amongst the teams. The workspace and offices transitioned from closed perimeter office space to a benching system where teams can openly work together. Their new space is a state-of-the-art workplace that met their budget and exceeded their expectations.

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