COMMERCIAL INTERIOR DESIGN | CALGARY · COLUMBIA VALLEY · WESTERN CANADA
Your strategic partner for complex interior projects.
Principal-led expertise from early feasibility and code review through design, documentation and construction.
Locally rooted. Globally inspired
Early clarity. Informed decisions. Better project outcomes.
The strongest projects are shaped by the decisions made early. Insite works with owners, developers, property managers and project teams to establish clear priorities, test constraints, and align scope, budget, schedule, code requirements and stakeholder expectations before costly decisions are locked in.
Our work focuses on what matters:
✓ Clear priorities and constraints from the outset
✓ Coordinated decisions across clients, consultants and contractors
✓ Fewer late-stage changes and avoidable surprises
✓ Interior environments that support people, operations and long-term value
Before You Sign a Lease or Start a Renovation — Read This
The most costly mistakes in commercial projects happen before design even begins.
This 9-step guide helps you make the right decisions early—so your project runs smoothly, stays on budget, and avoids delays.
Our Focus
HEALTH AND WELLNESS IN THE WORKPLACE
We design workplaces that support well-being, connection, and long-term performance.
Spaces that feel good to be in — and work harder for the people who use them.
Our Approach
CLIENT-CENTERED DESIGN
Every project begins with listening.
We translate your goals into purposeful design decisions that strengthen culture and create environments people want to be in.
Our Process
DESIGN WITH CLARITY AND CONFIDENCE
Successful interior projects depend on clear direction and early alignment.
Our structured process reduces risk and supports confident delivery — from planning through construction.
what clients say
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Tired of overthinking your interior design project?
Starting a commercial interior design project can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to.
Sound familiar?
You’ve wanted to start a project, but you’re unsure where to begin.
You’re worried about making expensive design mistakes.
You’re hesitant to commit without a trusted partner to guide you.
You’ve considered managing it yourself, but sourcing products, creating drawings, applying for permits, and coordinating contractors feels overwhelming..
It doesn’t have to be that way. These are the exact concerns I help my clients overcome every day
We free you up to do what you do best, while we handle the rest.
We take the guesswork out of workplace design with clear strategies and detailed plans—saving time, money, and stress. Based in Western Canada, globally focused.
A Mindful Approach
Sue Padua, founding Principal of Insite Licensed Interior Design Group Inc., is known for transforming interior design into a strategic experience—one where well-being, neuroscience, and design storytelling intersect.
Her mindful, human-centred philosophy prioritizes environments that support focus, health, and connection, while celebrating the identity of each client and community.
By leading with empathy, expertise, and a commitment to responsible design, Sue creates spaces that foster belonging, elevate performance, and bring meaning back into the everyday experience of place.
Ways to Work with us
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Full Service Design
For organizations planning a tenant improvement, renovation or new commercial environment.
Insite leads the project from early planning through design, documentation and construction, coordinating consultants and maintaining continuity from the first decisions through completion.
Typical scope: Programming · Space Planning · Interior Design · Documentation · Consultant Coordination · Permits · Tender · Construction Administratio
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Design Review + Direction
For business owners and decision-makers who need experienced input on a defined project, space or design decision.
A focused working session to review plans, layouts, materials or design direction, identify issues and opportunities, and provide clear recommendations for moving forward with confidence.
Typical scope:
Plan Review · Space Planning · Design Direction · Material Review · Problem Solving · Second Opinion -

Project Strategy + Feasibility
For owners and decision-makers before significant project commitments are made.
We review goals, site or lease conditions, drawings, code implications, scope and project constraints to clarify what is viable and establish the right path forward.
Typical scope: Feasibility · Test Fits · Code Review · Scope Definition · Consultant Requirements · Project Roadmap
3 easy steps to get started
GET SOME INSITE TODAY
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Fill out the “Tell us about your project form.”
Share a few key details about your space, goals, and timeline — it helps us understand what matters most to you.
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We’ll review and follow up
We'll get in touch to schedule a quick call, answer questions, and share how we can support your vision. -
Start your project with clarity
If we’re a good fit, you’ll receive a tailored proposal and a step-by-step path to move forward — no pressure, just clarity.