Guelph ON / 2024
CO-OPERATORS HQ.
Located off the Hanlon Parkway (Hwy 6), this 21,000 square-meter office building is defined by two expansive blocks, north and south. This fragmented approach to the floor plan generated physical and visual compartmentalisation of the different functions and departments within the organisation.
The two blocks are connected by a central volume, recessed from the building perimeter, housing a three-storey atrium and the main entrance. Three large skylights flood the atrium with natural light, reducing the reliance on artificial lighting and enhancing visual comfort.
◢ Green GOOD DESIGN Award, 2026
◢ SABMag Canadian Green Building Awards - Commercial/ Industrial (Large), 2026
With a strong focus on sustainable initiatives, the design process aimed to achieve LEED, WELL, and Zero Carbon standards, with key features including electro-chromatic glazing, renewable energy production, indoor biophilic elements, a fully inclusive workplace, and a fitness centre, to name a few. ◣
