Toronto, ON, CA | Ottawa, ON, CA | Vancouver, BC, CA
January 14, 2024 (Toronto/Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) — Parkin Architects, a firm with history dating back to the 1940’s, has moved into new, partner-designed offices in Toronto and Ottawa. The purpose-built offices meet high standards of accessibility and sustainability. The move reflects Parkin’s ongoing commitment to creating environments that accommodate all users — from the spaces they design for clients to the workspaces they design for themselves.
Parkin, in partnership with Wright Interior Design, prioritized guidelines from the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification for its Toronto office. Every aspect of the new offices was reviewed to ensure it met or exceeded accessibility standards without compromising design quality, functionality, or aesthetics.
Over the decades, Parkin has become a recognized leader in healthcare design. Their new offices demonstrate how they push design boundaries by focusing on meaningful social and environmental solutions that foster collaboration and creativity.
Accessibility Features:
Accessible kitchen and amenities — lowered countertops, accessible sink and microwave.
Fully accessible reception area — designed for ease of navigation and mobility device use for both staff and visitors.
Flexible, ergonomic workstations — height-adjustable desks and spaces designed for all body types and abilities.
An accessible and inclusive “Maker Space” which features large, mobile layout tables and custom-designed millwork tailored to our craft.
Sustainability Features:
Various GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified products that are both durable and environmentally friendly.
Acoustic ceiling and wall grilles, made with 60% recycled materials.
Carpet tile that is the first soft surface product in the industry to be CERTIFIED asthma and allergy friendly.
“Architecture is, at its core, about people,” says Casey Tosheff, Senior Associate and Interior Designer at Parkin Architects. “Our focus is on designing spaces that serve everyone — our clients, the communities they support, and our own team. This move allowed us to truly embody that vision within our own walls.”
About Parkin Architects Limited
Parkin Architects Limited is a leading Canadian architectural firm specializing in healthcare, recreational, research, and justice facilities. With a legacy of innovative design and a dedication to improving communities, Parkin Architects continues to set the standard for excellence in architecture and design.
To learn more about the firm: https://www.parkin.ca/
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