Design: Stantec Architecture Ltd.

Image Credits: Stantec Architecture Ltd.

Once the home to McGregor Sock Factory, this heritage building was first built in 1905 and was recently repurposed as a home for Stantec’s own multi-disciplinary office space. The warmth of the space is achieved throughout by using reclaimed 500-year-old white pine timbers and revealing much of the building’s original structure.  

An incision was made through the space to create a two storey volume which connects the two levels via a public zone featuring shared reception, meeting rooms, design library and café spaces. An internal stair connects the space and encourages casual interaction and collaboration among multi-disciplinary professionals.

The open studio environment features a low-profile, open and flexible layout that maximizes daylight and views for all occupants. A raised floor system offers underfloor air, power and data distribution, exposing the beautiful wood structure to emphasize the industrial heritage of the building.