Overview

Transforming the second floor of a 1926 warehouse from a billiards hall to an office and design space offered P3A more space and an opportunity to express the firm’s philosophy and culture. 

Perimeter walls were left exposed to emphasize the texture of the original brick and hardwood floors, with white walls and blocks of colour integrated throughout. The office includes flexible meeting and social areas with transparent north and south walls that connect to the open studio space. The transparency allows daylight to penetrate into the office and provides dynamic views. 

Without compromising the building’s historical exterior, the windows along the north and west walls were extended to increase natural light and afford views of the prairie sky.