New office standards improve employee wellness

CSV was engaged to design a full interior fit up of the new Kinaxis headquarters, located in Canada’s largest business and technology hub in Kanata, Ottawa, ON. CSV developed a plan to optimize the headquarters to maximize efficiency and leverage the opportunity to create a new modern work environment that promoted the dynamic office culture. Staff consultation was extensive throughout the initial design phase, as CSV met with each department to gather information on their spatial needs and interdepartmental requirements. Following the completion of the functional programming we were able to provide information on office standards, precedents for reference, and mock-up designs showcasing potential workspace planning approaches for the building. With this, layout options for individual offices, open concept workstations, and “work pod” configurations were designed and created.

Employee health and wellness became the underlying unifying design theme. The design of this work environment gives way to newly refreshed office standards, flexible meeting spaces, greater collaboration, and ergonomic workstations. Traditional and informal meeting spaces were incorporated throughout, in addition to quiet working areas. Furthermore, the design of an employee games room, gym, yoga and spin studio further foster staff connection and improve overall health and wellbeing.

Photo credit to Krista Jahnke Photography

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Kinaxis New Headquarters

New office standards improve employee wellness