WSP Mississauga
← Back to work Description WSP engaged DPAI to re-imagine the space at GTA West – Mississauga. WSP occupies the 6th floor and part of the 5th floor (total 35,000 sf.) of the existing LEED Gold building accommodating a staff team of approximately 460 people. Seeing positive trends in employee engagement, wellness and productivity, WSP’s […]
DPAI Offices
← Back to work Description This architecture, interiors, and urban design studio is situated on the 18th floor of a corporate office tower in a city undergoing significant revitalization. The collaborative design of the space involved the entire team of designers and support staff, creating a workspace flooded with natural light and offering unobstructed city […]
BDC Office Renovation
← Back to work Description Long overdue for renovation, this financial institution will have its new office space within the same building it currently resides – an office tower in Hamilton’s downtown core. DPAI was commissioned to update their space, designing a workplace to align with the company’s aspirations, optimize real estate, and promote a […]
Jackson Square
← Back to work Description DPAI led a series of renewal projects at Jackson Square Mall, located in Hamilton’s downtown core. The project encompassed overseeing renewal studies, entrance renovations, new washrooms, and branding development with BRANDSPACE. Situated at downtown life’s Cartesian origin point, the Jackson Square Mall Complex consists of six blocks densely interwoven into the […]
Hart House Arbor Room
← Back to work Description Key aspects of the project included investigating and rehabilitating the existing depressed slab, remediating soils, installing new lighting, electrical service, panels, and separate metering. Additionally, it encompassed the installation of a new kitchen, hotline, bar, and food service counter, as well as new acoustic ceiling panels and a glazed vestibule. The project involved rehabilitating the existing stone fireplaces, installing new HVAC systems, […]
Grant Thornton
← Back to work Description DPAI oversaw the interior design, FFE selection, tender process, and contract administration and despite being budget-friendly, the transformation was impactful. The space was revitalized with minimal structural changes, striking a balance between open collaborative areas and private offices. The result is a fresh, modern, warm, unique, and inviting environment […]
Fortune 500 Office Renovation
← Back to work Description The expansion of this Fortune 500 global corporation necessitated a contemporary facility that would enhance their pioneering presence in the market. DPAI facilitated the consolidation of their teams into a centralized hub that embodies their collective values. Spanning two spacious and irregularity shaped floors, the 60,000 square foot cutting-edge workspace […]
Gore Mixed Use Development
← Back to work Description The Gore Block Mixed Use Development overlooks Gore Park in Hamilton’s central downtown core. The proposed development, located at 18-22, 24 and 28 King St. East, will revive and preserve this historical landmark with leasable retail space on the main level, with the upper five storeys reserved for office space. […]
Warehouse Office
← Back to work Description The second floor of 169 King Street East, a historic three-storey commercial warehouse in Toronto, now houses a dynamic real estate and design PR firm. Constructed in 1836, 169 King Street East holds historical significance as one of Toronto’s oldest rows of buildings. Once home to the influential Daily Leader […]
Yale Offices
← Back to work Description The design concept focused on a gradual transition from public to private areas. The layout features two main sections: a lower area overlooking the plaza and a double-height space at the rear lacking natural light. By investigating vintage plans from the 1970s, a blocked clerestory window was uncovered and reopened, […]
