Arcadis Wins NAIOP Real Estate Excellence Award for Innovative Office Design in Toronto

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Arcadis Wins Award for its Design of Google Canada’s New Office

In a groundbreaking achievement, Arcadis has clinched the NAIOP Real Estate Excellence Award for Office Development of the Year, recognizing its stellar work on the office building at 65 King Street East in Toronto, Ontario. This architectural triumph, crafted for Carterra Private Equities, has not only garnered acclaim for its avant-garde design but has also set a new standard for sustainable construction, aiming for international LEED Gold/Platinum certification.

The 18-story building, strategically positioned in Toronto’s bustling financial district, boasts an innovative design prioritizing sustainability and employee well-being. Google Canada is slated to occupy a sprawling 400,000 square feet of cutting-edge office space across several floors, complemented by retail spaces at street level.

Arcadis’s commitment to sustainability is evident in the building’s features, such as indoor bike parking, shower facilities, and car-sharing options in the below-grade parking. The exterior showcases green roofs, contributing to the structure’s eco-friendly profile.

Respecting the site’s heritage status, Arcadis collaborated with heritage architects Goldsmith Borgal & Company and WZMH, leading the way in integrating modern design elements with historical preservation. The building seamlessly blends a three-story podium with existing heritage structures, utilising stone to harmonise with the surrounding architectural legacy. Above this base, a modern glass tower offers panoramic views of the city and Lake Ontario.

Mansoor Kazerouni, Global Director of Architecture and Urbanism at Arcadis, expressed pride in the team’s commitment to outstanding design principles that elevate the standard of office architecture while preserving the community’s character.