Modern, white, two-story building with large windows, situated on a street corner under a partly cloudy sky.

Office at Van Horne and Padmore

The office building at Van Horne Street and Padmore Avenue in Penticton is an intervention in urban ‘re-stitching’. Designed for a group of local professionals desiring their own space, the building transitions from a busy commercial street into a quiet residential neighbourhood - both of which are quickly redeveloping.

A curved recessed entry welcomes visitors.

The modest two storeys are separated by a ‘gasket’ to accentuate the building’s horizontality and provide opportunities to break up the massing. Carefully composed glazing gives a glimpse of the inner workings of the building: on the south elevation a large window offers outlook and natural light for an open office area; similarly, on the east elevation, a large window denotes the office’s social lounge area.

Modern office reception area with a black leather sofa, two black chairs near the window, a wooden coffee table, a wall-mounted TV, and a wooden reception desk with monitors and office supplies. Large windows let in natural light, and outside parking is visible.

The exterior material selections are a durable mix of grey linear bricks on the lower level and a lighter, softer grey stucco above.  On the interior, wood elements bring warmth through cabinetry, wall finishes, and three major ceiling installations which serve to mark significant spaces in the building’s program.

Office workspace with cubicles, dual monitors, and large windows overlooking a parking lot and trees, with wooden ceiling and ceiling lights.
Modern living room with large windows, two beige armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a wall-mounted TV.