New Innovation District Office Building
“A year and a half ago we met Craig Beattie (Perimeter Development Company), who understood right from our very first meeting exactly what we were looking for, and how buildings augment brands, and how a global, world-class law firm deserves a world-class building … and that’s what he’s delivering to us here.”
Bryce Kraeker, managing partner – Gowling WLG
The new Innovation District Office Building is Kitchener’s first ‘Class A’ office building in over 25 years.
Located on King Street, the Main Street of Downtown Kitchener, the project provides a significant expansion of public space. It also includes a pedestrian mews, connecting the back laneway to Kitchener’s main street. This laneway can be closed to vehicles and serve as an expanded space for outdoor seating, temporary exhibits or events.
The principal façade on King Street features an angled frame, and each elevation features subtle design elements animating the context.
Future-oriented, the ground floor is designed to be dynamic, transparent, and light—as a contrast to traditional podiums. When viewed from a distance, it resembles a ‘floating glass cube’ that has the potential to become an icon within Downtown Kitchener.
| Client | Perimeter Development Company |
| Completion | 2021 |
| Sustainability | LEED Gold Candidate |
| Photography | doublespace photography |
| Team | See full project team |
