WORKSPLACE DESIGN

PROJECT 320 | NCIS

Waiting Area + Boardroom + Private Workspaces + Coffee Station + Private Workspaces


Design Technician Renocon Design Center Inc.

Responsibility Overview Design Development + Construction Documentation + Design Specification Booklet + Project Presentation & Documentation

City Vancouver, BC

Year 2023

Size 1500 SF


For this workplace design, we crafted a unique environment where the wall layout design mirrors the architectural curvature at various radii. This design, taken to its finest detail, features one of my favorite drawings that I have created at Renocon. The thoughtful integration of curves facilitates the creation of workspaces, coffee station, and multimedia boardroom with a sliding door mechanism.


Workspace Programming + Strategy

The process commenced with space programming to determine the adjacencies of spaces, followed by the development of various layouts to harmonize with the radii existing in the interior architecture. This process led to the incorporation of organic curves in the spatial design, particularly facilitating movement in communal areas and ensuring adaptability to diverse spaces.

Upon entering the space, the curvature extends seamlessly into the foyer, creating a visually cohesive and dynamic environment. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, the foyer serves as a transitional zone that effortlessly connects different sections of the workplace. It evolves into a versatile area suitable for training sessions and accommodating extended meetings.

The workspaces, strategically positioned along the curved walls, offer employees a sense of seclusion and concentration, fostering an environment conducive to focused tasks. The curvature serves a functional purpose beyond aesthetics, contributing to the ergonomic design of these individual work areas.

The integration of the coffee station into the curvature provides employees with a cozy and intimate setting for breaks. The walls' curvature creates a sense of enclosure, making the coffee station a welcoming and communal space for quick social interactions.

The boardroom, designed to be multifunctional as a training area, collaboration space, and informal working area, features a sliding door mechanism that aligns with the curvature of the walls. This design enhances flexibility in space utilization, adapting to varying meeting sizes and privacy needs. The incorporation of sliding doors adds a modern and efficient touch to the overall design.

Every element, from the workspaces to the sliding door mechanisms, has been meticulously crafted to enhance the overall work experience. This project stands as a testament to the convergence of creativity and precise craftsmanship in workplace design.



Material + Design Research Utilizing a minimal color palette, neutral shades, and diverse textures in finishes and furniture design, alongside distinctive forms and shapes in light fixtures, we revamped functional aspects of the design. This included transforming elements such as walls, millwork for benches, mechanical access panels, and false ceiling edges into dynamic features that complement the space's curves. Additionally, created collages to inspire furniture choices and to guide selections of colours and textures.



Technical Design Research Exploring new materials to specify for creating a unique feature of the space: an access panel that is easily removable and integrated with magnets. Developed an artistic concept to transform basic access panels into custom designs crafted by piecing together layers of shaped MDF frames with i-Mesh integrated in between. The soft architecture of the panel engages in an intimate dialogue with the space, serving both as an art form and a functional element. Detailed the engineering of the access panel to ensure it is lightweight and has a 3D shape. Produced detailed technical drawings for pricing, construction, and presented them to cross-disciplinary teams for site execution.



Construction Drawing and Specifications Document

  • Created plans: Construction, Finishes, Reflected Ceiling Plan, Electrical, Furniture, Details as required

  • Millwork Package: cabinetry, finishing carpentry, finish details, fixture placement, construction details for walls, floors and ceilings.


Shaping spaces and designing experiences for a workspace design project located in the gritty Vancouver downtown intersection, while overlooking the vastness of the cityscape.

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