This chic Toronto office design is rooted in minimalism and modernism, with a number of playful embellishments that nod to creativity and foster practicality for working environments. Previously, the building was a plant for processing fish.
The renovation is completed by local design studio Lebel & Bouliane for Google-owned Sidewalk Labs who is planning an ambitious smart city for Toronto's Harborfront. The Canadian headquarters boast an industrially informed interior with high roofs. The spacious environment enjoys an open-concept layout which is broken up by spaces that are a little bit more privacy-oriented. The interior of the Toronto office design is intentionally left bare and minimalist to allow Sidewalk Labs room to "test its ideas and develop initiatives."
Photo Credits: David Pike and Adrien Williams
Ultra-Contemporary Working Spaces
Lebel & Bouliane Boast a Toronto Office Design for Sidewalk Labs
Trend Themes
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3. Smart City Design - The transformation of old industrial spaces into smart city designs provides an opportunity for companies to develop and test their concepts while creating innovative working environments for their employees.
Industry Implications
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