April 16, 2025
Key Takeaways on Lab Leasing in Vancouver from Sustainable Labs Canada’s UBC Event with Floorspace’s Christopher O’Neill and Robin Macdonald. Vancouver: A Thriving Hub for Science and Technology As Vancouver cements its reputation as a global hub for science and innovation, the connection between the life sciences sector and commercial real estate has become increasingly […]
January 20, 2025
The retail market in Vancouver saw transformative changes in 2024, driven by shifting consumer habits, innovative retail strategies, and economic pressures. From the rise of mixed-use developments to the challenges of high construction and financing costs, this year offered a glimpse into the market’s future. Current Trends in Vancouver’s Retail Landscape 1. Experiential Retail and […]
November 21, 2024
When Floorspace was featured in INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol. 2, it was a moment of pride for our team. The article captured key aspects of our story, from our origins to our mission to evolve commercial real estate. However, we wanted to revisit and expand on the original piece to share additional insights and updates that […]
November 5, 2024
Floorspace is proud to present our Q3 2024 update on notable office leasing activity in Vancouver, British Columbia. We have highlighted First Movers over the past quarter – companies who have made a commitment to move, sublease, expand their footprint or renew their leases. Notable Office Leases in Downtown Vancouver 1. Glencore Canada at 595 […]
October 15, 2024
Vancouver’s office market continues to evolve as companies continue to seek out unique and inspiring spaces. Among these spaces is Vancouver’s Marine Building, a landmark that merges historic architecture with modern business needs. Located at 355 Burrard Street, The Marine Building is an art deco masterpiece, completed in 1930. This iconic heritage building continues to […]
October 9, 2024
With Vancouver’s office market evolving and the demand for creative, tech-friendly spaces rising, it’s more important than ever to stay ahead of the curve. One such space that encapsulates this shift is 565 Great Northern Way, also known as The Slide. Located in the heart of the False Creek Flats, this property is not only […]
September 25, 2024
This month, Floorspace Associate Vice President Christopher O’Neill was featured in the latest BIV News magazine life sciences edition on enabling a globally competitive life sciences sector. In the publication, the False Creek Flats neighbourhood was highlighted as being on the verge of a major transformation, driven by the clustering of life sciences and technology […]
August 7, 2024
Floorspace is proud to present our Q2 2024 update on notable office leasing activity in Vancouver, British Columbia. We have highlighted First Movers over the past quarter – companies who have made a commitment to move, sublease, expand their footprint or renew their leases. Notable Office Leases in Downtown Vancouver 1. Industrial Light & Magic […]
September 21, 2023
World-class Fintech company Trulioo hired Vancouver design firm Edit Studios to lead the workplace and interior design strategy for their new 35,000 sq. ft. Vancouver headquarters in Mount Pleasant to encourage return-to-work efforts for Trulioo’s team members. A global company with offices worldwide, Trulioo is one of the world’s most trusted identity verification platforms. Recently […]
April 5, 2023
Robin Macdonald of Floorspace sat down with Daanaa’s Alexandra Kutilin, to discuss Daanaa’s company culture as a Startup in Vancouver and how the growing organization has fostered an environment of purpose, growth, and collaboration. Robin Macdonald : Tell us a little about Daanaa’s origin story and the strategies and experiences that have led to your […]
January 22, 2023
Heritage Office Furnishings & Steelcase give Floorspace a behind the scenes look into the WorkBetter Lab pop-up experience in downtown Vancouver. Everything about work has changed. People are working in new ways, and they are looking for a fundamentally different experience. New expectations and the desire for hybrid work require a better vision for the […]
August 17, 2022
Floorspace is proud to present our summer 2022 update on notable office leasing activity in Vancouver, we’ve highlighted First Movers over the past quarter – companies who have made a commitment to move, sublease, expand their footprint or renew their leases. Q2 2022 showed more activity in the Vancouver market, as companies continue to plan […]
June 6, 2022
The proposed mass-timber 12-storey mixed-use project in Mount Pleasant (named T3 Mount Pleasant), recently received support from the City Design Panel following support from the Heritage Commission – another step closer to Development Permit approval. Developed by the global real estate investment firm Hines alongside local developer PC Urban, once complete, the project will bring […]
May 5, 2022
Matt Carlson sat down for an interview with Trulioo’s Shradha Mittal to discuss how the company is building a world-class product, by building a world-class team. For many of us in Canada, gaining access to financial services is a simple and basic daily process. But for millions around the world, this is far from the […]
April 27, 2022
Floorspace is proud to present the first instalment of our 2022 quarterly update on notable office leasing activity in Vancouver, we’ve highlighted First Movers over the past quarter – companies who have made a commitment to move, sublease, expand their footprint or renew their leases. Q1 2022 showed slightly less activity than the final quarter […]
March 18, 2022
As society begins to adapt and normalize alongside the COVID virus, the repercussions for office space – and the way we work – will be fascinating and complex. Derek Thompson of The Atlantic recently drew attention to the stark disparity between the return to normalcy in leisure activities and the reality that many Americans simply […]
March 7, 2022
It was a big week for return to office announcements, with tech giants Google, Twitter and Apple updating their plans. Announcements are being made in quick succession with company leaders organizing their strategy around who makes the first move. Here’s what happened last week: [March 2nd] Google‘s Bay Area employees will return by April 4th […]
February 23, 2022
Matt Carlson sat down for an interview with ApplyBoard’s Martin Basiri, to talk about the challenges and wins of launching a start-up in a new country. University is a rite of passage for many young Canadians. Typically, starting that journey is a straightforward process of picking a school and applying. But for foreign students looking […]
February 4, 2022
In the final installment of our 2021 quarterly updates on notable office leasing activity in Toronto, we’ve highlighted First Movers over the past quarter – companies who made a commitment to move, sublease, expand their footprint or renew their leases. Q4 2021 was a busy quarter in the greater Toronto area with leasing activity (absorption) […]
January 23, 2022
Q4 2021 was a busy quarter in Metro Vancouver with leasing activity (absorption) of approximately 400,000 square feet downtown and 280,000 square feet in the suburbs – an increase since Q3 2021. With this increase in activity, the office market saw its first decline in vacancy since the beginning of the pandemic. Vancouver continues to […]
January 17, 2022
In this intensely competitive talent landscape, employers in the tech industry are using every tool at their disposal to retain top talent. Exit Interviews Many people have participated in an exit interview during their careers – typically by providing their employer with feedback when they leave a company. With employees reconsidering their jobs en masse […]
January 14, 2022
Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc. confirms that they will be taking ~589,000 square feet of new office space in downtown Austin, Texas. This accounts for the entire commercial component of a mixed use 66-storey tower. Once complete, the tower known as Sixth and Guadalupe will be the tallest tower in the City. Meta currently has […]
January 11, 2022
Rendition Developments recently submitted their development application to the City of Vancouver for a new office and light-industrial development, located at 37-45 West 7th Avenue in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood. The future 4-storey, mixed-use building will replace a dated commercial building. The project, designed by FRANCL, is inspired by mid-century modern architecture. The development application […]
January 10, 2022
On December 20, 2021 Vancouver City Council unanimously approved rezoning applications from developers Beedie and Dayhu, for AbCellera’s new biotech research campus at 110 West 4th Avenue and 150 West 4th Avenue. Both buildings will host AbCellera Biologics in supporting the company’s rapid growth. City staff provided AbCellera a rare, expedited path of combining the […]
December 13, 2021
Māk Interiors gave Tech Office a behind-the-scenes look into the recently improved Hootsuite Vancouver HQ, with some key insights on their return to work strategy. Partner Post: written by Amber Kingsnorth of Māk Interiors For a team like Hootsuite with employees in offices around the world, the pandemic offered a chance to rethink their workspace. […]
November 22, 2021
Unique Office Redevelopment Projects and Urban Infill Sites are Increasingly Common In March 2021, Vancouver’s Director of Planning approved Uptown Property Group’s application for ~157,000 sq.ft. of new office space at 619-625 West Hastings Street. What makes this project particularly unique is that the new tower will be attached to the east façade of the […]
October 31, 2021
In the first installment of our quarterly update on notable office leasing activity in Toronto, we’ve highlighted the First Movers over the past quarter – companies who made a commitment to move, sublease, expand their footprint or renew their leases. The downtown Toronto and GTA office markets remain relatively soft due to the effects of […]
October 27, 2021
In the first installment of our quarterly update on notable office leasing activity in Vancouver, we’ve highlighted the First Movers over the past quarter – companies who made a commitment to move, expand their footprint or renew their leases. Q3 2021 was a busy quarter in Vancouver for leasing activity. Most large commercial real estate […]
October 12, 2021
Tech Office recently visited Westbank’s “M2” building of the Main Alley tech campus at 114 East 4th Avenue and Quebec Street. Construction of the 8-storey mixed use building is progressing well and nearing completion. Main Alley Campus The M2 building represents the second instalment at Main Alley, a new creative economy campus that spans an […]
October 7, 2021
SGH Design Partners gives Tech Office a behind the scenes look into the PagerDuty Toronto HQ. Founded in Toronto and a leader in digital operations management platforms for business, PagerDuty was looking to move into a larger space with opportunities for growth. Through its SaaS-based platform, PagerDuty empowers DevOps, developers, IT operations and business leaders […]
September 29, 2021
Part 3 of our interview series with Canadian unicorns about the future of work, Peter Muench sits down with Dapper Labs’ Sam Gharegozlou to hear how the groundbreaking tech company is preparing its workplace for a post-pandemic future. There are few Canadian startups that are as intriguing as Dapper Labs. Having carved itself a leadership […]
September 15, 2021
Part 2 of our interview series with Canadian Unicorns about the future of work: Matt Carlson catches up with Ada’s Chelsea MacDonald to see how the busy tech enterprise is charting its course for a post-pandemic workplace. Canadian chat bot company Ada is no stranger to innovation. Pioneers in the AI space, Ada helps companies […]
September 14, 2021
Great West Life Realty advisors (GWLRA) and Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan’s (HOOPP) design of VCII caters to tenant needs along with COVID-19 considerations. Construction is well advanced at Vancouver Centre II (VCII) located at 733 Seymour Street. Developed in partnership with GWLRA and HOOPP, VCII is more than 50% leased to companies that include […]
September 12, 2021
From Cayley Van Hemmen at Turner Construction: Blackbird Interactive (BBI) is a growing independent Vancouver studio that consistently ships acclaimed console, computer and mobile games. Turner Construction partnered with BBI to create their newest space, Studio 3 at 565 Great Northern Way in Vancouver’s False Creek Flats Neighbourhood. With a creative and high-performing team, BBI […]
July 28, 2021
In late-2020 Salesforce made headlines by announcing they would acquire Slack for nearly $28 billion USD; last week they completed their acquisition. While the tech community awaits news about the integration of the businesses, the real estate community is eager to see what will happen with Slack’s global offices. An unintentional success story A homegrown […]
July 16, 2021
The growth of US tech companies in Vancouver continues, with another California-based software company expanding in the downtown financial core. It was announced earlier this week that human capital management provider Workday will be expanding their Canadian presence, with an anchor lease for approximately 27,000 square feet at 601 West Hastings Street. 601 West Hastings […]
June 4, 2021
Earlier this week, the Washington Post covered how Big Tech will be reopening their offices. Interestingly, many of these companies offered products to support remote well before the pandemic – however “not all of these companies are sold on a remote future.” While every company’s return to work/office plan is a bit different, many are […]
May 5, 2021
Best Buy Canada announced that they will move their Vancouver HQ from their current location in South Burnaby, to a new office tower being developed by Cressey on the northwest corner of Yukon and West 6th Avenue. The development is located one block east of Cambie Street and only a few minutes walking distance to […]
October 10, 2020
This week at Vancouver’s annual real estate forum, the office panel discussion was lively and filled with speculation about what office landlords and tenants would be doing with their spaces. The panel was chaired by Jocelyne Legal from Cushman & Wakefield, and included Matt Carlson from Colliers, Jeff Rank from Quadreal, Jeff Lim from Bentall, […]
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