CMA Ontario
"Using Scala, a contemporary office system with ultra clean lines from Inscape, highly efficient office work stations were created using innovative applications of standard product to develop and maximize the potential of the available space."
Brand specialists say a corporate brand should be reflected in all aspects of an organization including its work environment.
The Certified Management Accountants of Ontario (CMA) took this to heart when they created a new 27,000 square foot facility for its 96 staff members and clients in the heart of Toronto’s financial district. Working with X-Design and Harkel Office, CMA’s goal was to brand its new space to be a reflection of itself: innovative, contemporary, professional and a top employer with a great work environment. Consistent with these brand objectives, CMA’s goals included creating a state-of-the-art space utilizing the buildings LEED-certified building infrastructure. They also wanted to design a facility to not only comfortably house their ongoing operations, but to also support the expansion of member and staff training and development.
Green design features include:
- Advanced raised floor system with integrated under-floor HVAC.
- Day-light controls which dim or brighten light based on the availability of sunshine.
- Occupancy sensors in all rooms to control lights.
- Sophisticated HVAC controls for maximal comfort control.
- Deep lake water-based building system for cooling the space.
- Floor to ceiling glass at perimeter of building.
Using Scala, a contemporary office system with ultra clean lines from Inscape, highly efficient office work stations were created using innovative applications of standard product to develop and maximize the potential of the available space. New Planna private offices from Inscape (measuring 7'6" x 7'6") provide users with more work surface and storage options than CMA’s previous 120 square foot offices.
Special features of the space include a flexible training and meeting facility that can morph to house multiple sizes and styles of meetings and classroom environments. The space also combined a cool colour palette of blues and greys and a variety of office textures, resulting in an office environment that brands CMA as a creative place to work and do business. In keeping with CMA’s “value creation” mission, its new home has provided significant real estate savings.
