The experience working with Penner & Associates in the design and construction of our work space at SSi was everything we expected it be, and more. Shelley Penner and her team brought impeccable taste in design and an uncompromising commitment to sustainability and the LEED requirements to every aspect of this project. The end result of the partnership with Penner & Associates is a work environment and space of which we are so very proud, and one that provides a wonderful realm within which our team and ourselves can excel in our work endeavours.—Glenn Sheargold, President | SSi
client objectives
- Create corporate headquarters that accommodates display of water-efficient plumbing fixtures, faucets, and accessories.
- Establish brand identity for Sustainable Solutions International and Fluid.
- Demonstrate sustainability by attempting LEED®-CI Gold certification.
- Provide an open, airy, flexible and healthy working environment for staff.
design criteria
- Provide reception/lounge area; 5 offices; 5 open area workstations with ability to add workstations; office support areas; conference room with furnishings adaptable to a training environment; flexible product display areas; kitchen/bar to support events and evening functions; and, washroom and shower room serving dual function of showcasing plumbing products.
- Maintain access to daylight and views of Fraser River.
- Reduce environmental impact of construction and operations.
design concept
- Open space and adjustable lighting adaptable for changing product displays.
- Retractable screen divides space and provides one of several surfaces for a variety of projected digital images.
- Fresh colour palette of blue and green accents, combined with transparent and reflective materials, allude to an aquatic theme.
- Crisp white field projects an image of cleanliness and acts as a canvas for displays.
- Light through translucent resin expresses a de-materialization of space.
- Non-PVC teleshades reduce heat gain and control glare from the extensive glazing.
collaborators: Acumen Engineering (electrical); CTA Design Group (structural engineer); Martin Tessler (photographer); PAX Construction Ltd; Perez Engineering (mechanical); SSi (client); WMS (commissioning)
