MINISTRY OF CITIZENS’ SERVICES Richmond, BC Inspired by the fluctuating and dynamic needs of the modern workforce, the office design for the Province of British Columbia’s Leading Workplace Strategies Initiative evokes a feeling of contemporary fluidity. The layout of the space provides dynamic areas where independent and group work can take place simultaneously, supported by…
WILLOWBRAE CHILDCARE CENTRES Various Locations MGBA is working with Willowbrae Childcare Centres to develop multiple locations for their national child care franchise, with locations in Ontario and British Columbia. The projects reflect the integration of stringent regulatory requirements and a child-centered design focus. As the need for regulated child care centres increases, especially in dense…
MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT & POVERTY REDUCTION Vancouver, BC Incorporating a light and bright colour palette, the finishes chosen for this office interior bring natural materials to an indoor environment. An alternative space planning approach resulted in a variety of workstations to suit the modern mobile workforce. The different spaces were created to allow for…
CONSULATE GENERAL OF IRELAND Vancouver, BC After completing an intense development process, the team at MGBA provided the design, build, and interior design services to the Irish Consulate of Canada, located in downtown Vancouver. Working closely with the team at the Irish Consulate, interiors were updated to reflect a desire for a functional, open, and…
WAVEFRONT CENTRE FOR COMMUNICATION ACCESSIBILITY Vancouver, BC Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility has achieved the highest national accessibility rating to date under the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC) program. With a score of 96 out of 100 points (96 percent), the RHF Accessibility Certified Gold rated building has set the Canadian benchmark for meaningful…
MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT & POVERTY REDUCTION Burnaby, BC The alternative approach to space planning realized a shift from a traditional office workspace layout to one that supports a highly mobile workforce. This hub for activity features spaces that encourage collaboration and interaction between employees, and provide the structure to be able to sit and…