Connor Clark & Lunn — Calgary

Workplace Strategy + Tenant Improvement
8th Avenue Place, Calgary

Project Intent

Connor Clark & Lunn required a workplace that reflected the firm’s professional identity while supporting how its teams work, collaborate and meet with clients.

The design approach went beyond a visual refresh. The objective was to create a refined, high-performing workplace with clear spatial organization, greater choice in how space is used, and a material language that remains relevant over time.

Design Strategy

The workplace was organized around several deliberate moves:

• Clarify the workplace hierarchy between client-facing, collaborative and focused work areas.

• Integrate planting and biophilic elements throughout the workspace to soften the corporate environment and support occupant comfort.

• Use architectural wood elements strategically to create identity, warmth and visual continuity across different areas of the office.

• Address acoustic comfort and lighting quality as integral components of the workplace experience.

• Specify durable, timeless materials appropriate to a high-use professional environment.

• Build flexibility into the planning so the workplace can respond to changing operational needs over time.

The result is a workplace that balances professional presence with day-to-day performance—supporting the client experience, staff use and the long-term value of the space