Video Game Company in Downtown Vancouver
Vancouver, BC • 20,000 square feet
This company’s latest expansion project presented an opportunity to build a standalone studio that was smaller than HQ1, with its own unique design that maintained a connection to their strong culture.
The Project
When the team outgrew their HQ at Alberni and Thurlow, they wanted to find expansion space that was within 2 – 3 blocks in a building with comparable amenities to their current space. The ideal building would be professional, but not corporate; it would be accessible and have amenities for their staff. And the landlord would have to be willing to accommodate dogs in the office.
The Space
The space in HQ2 was approximately 20,000 square feet over 2 floors, with an efficient, open layout. The unique architecture of the building with coffered ceilings, in-set windows and unique concrete and rock features, provided the opportunity to design a unique space. Using the concrete as the inspiration for a city-space, the architectural team at Perkins Will created a series of pathways through out the office, to mirror the fabric of the streetscape below.
About the Author
Matt Carlson
With more than 20 years in the industry, Matt advises organizations on office and industrial leasing, workplace strategy, headquarters relocations, lease renewals, expansion planning, and broader portfolio decisions across Vancouver and beyond. Throughout his career, Matt has advised on more than 800 commercial real estate transactions representing over $2 billion in aggregate value. Prior to…
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