Guelph ON / Ongoing
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 compartmentalization of the different functions and departments within the organization.
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.
With great focus on sustainable initiatives the design process aimed to achieve LEED, WELL and Zero Carbon standards, with some of its main features being: electro-chromatic glazing, renewable energy production, indoor biophilic elements, a fully inclusive workplace and a fitness centre, to name a few.
