St. Stephen’s
Sector
Government
Size
5000 square feet
Number of Offices
20
Number of Work Areas
12
Other Requirements
Reception, training rooms, filing and storage
Harkel Design Partner
Mattia Dipietro from Intercede Facility Management
Project Overview
Community House is a unique, community-based social service agency that has been serving the needs of Kensington Market and surrounding neighbourhoods in downtown Toronto since 1962.
Operating with a staff of more than 150 people and with the support of almost 400 volunteers, St. Stephen’s provides services for more than 29,000 people every year. St. Stephen's addresses the most pressing issues in its community — poverty, hunger, homelessness, unemployment, isolation, conflict and violence, AIDS, racism, youth alienation and the integration of refugees and immigrants.
In August 2010, St. Stephen’s with the assistance of Intercede Facility Management and Harkel Office initiated a complete renovation of its first floor public facilities to create a fresh new environment for its staff, volunteers and clients.
Project Objectives
- Provide a cost effective, within budget solution
- Provide efficient layouts to maximize work surface space
- Support the expansion for areas for training and development
- Meet tight deadlines for construction, delivery and installation
Solutions
- Global’s Zira series Casegoods allowed for a high quality, low cost solution
- Proper space design allowed for efficient use of workstations and maximized density within the space
- Low panel heights with frosted glass application creates privacy but allows for natural light
Benefits
- Clean and bright workspace for people looking for employment – not a typical “employment office” feel
- Light, airy feel without feeling cluttered
- Project completed on time, on budget