Engel & Volkers is a global real estate brokerage, helping clients around the world find the perfect place to call home. With two offices already in Vancouver (one in Kerrisdale and one in Yaletown), the EV Vancouver team was looking for a new space on Vancouver’s north shore. An old Starbucks with big windows along the friendly Dundarave strip provided the perfect bones for their new West Vancouver home.
This real estate office renovation involved taking the 1,900 square foot space and transforming it to meet the needs of the real estate team’s working style. Pacific was brought on as the trusted General Contractor and Construction Management firm. We worked alongside the talented team at Studio CM for the clean and bright office renovation design. Working alongside the client, we designed and constructed the space to maximize every square inch and fit the following:
- A welcoming reception area and comfortable waiting area for guests coming through the door.
- Open concept workstations for advisors to access as needed when in the office. Frosted glass partitions maintain the open concept feel while still offering some separation.
- 13 enclosed offices enclosed in glass, allowing privacy while maintaining the open and airy office aesthetic.
- A boardroom for team or client meetings.
- A kitchen area for the team.
The Pacific millwork shop was busy throughout the entire office renovation. They handled construction of all of the desks (enough for 26 people), the kitchen cabinetry, and the reception desk with waterfall countertop detail.
In addition to being a working space, the Engel & Volkers West Vancouver office was designed to also be a community space. With a crisp, clean backdrop, the office acts as a gallery to showcase local artists on a rotating basis. We love the mixed-use approach of the space, welcoming guests in to enjoy the gallery-like feel right in the heart of Dundarave village.
All photos by Barrie Underhill.
