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A showcase of design and architecture projects throughout Ontario and Quebec by Ottawa-based architects, Linebox Studio.

Architecture In Ontario and Quebec - Linebox Studio

A terrible word for something we love doing.

Work

Windmill

Dream Development

Zibi

Richcraft

Shopify

GSoft

Klipfolio

GeorgianPartners

Element AI

HEXO

The Opinicon

BenchSci

Our Clients

Natural Elements

Bright, Open, and Collaborative

Adaptable Spaces

Collaborators

Inovia Capital

Innovia VC

The Meeting House

Design Insight - Inspiration

Rest & Recharge

Shopify Waterloo

Paying Homage

Design Insight - Embracing Heritage 

Sustainability - One Planet Living (OPL) Principles

Sustainable development - CLT

The amenity terrace offers a space for bike storage and other recreational use.

Careful attention to lighting, accessibility, and landscaping provides a welcoming space for residents and visitors, encourages community engagement and social interactions.

Window Typology 

The Evergreen On Blackburn development project is a large-scale example of Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) construction and adaptive reuse.

Evergreen on Blackburn - Linebox Studio - Architects - Residential CLT

Evergreen on Blackburn

Windmill Evergreen on Blackburn

Design Insight - The Big Repurposing

A wide open and welcoming lobby connects the street to the building and is an important transition that enlivens the streetscape.

The multi-purpose rooftop terrace includes fire pits, a hot tub and pergola for outdoor entertaining - not to mention a great view of the Ottawa skyline.

Design Insight - Exterior "Skin"

That's the number of tonnes of carbon diverted from avoiding demolition and choosing to re-use the office building. 

This building was originally known as the Trebla building. Can you figure out what it stand for? Try backwards!

The number of residential units added to the downtown core as part of this development.

For this project we had the opportunity to reuse and donate the original office building’s materials: carpet tiles, light fixtures, cabinets, and copper wiring!

Project Facts

Albert Street Renewal Project 

Sustainable Development - Adaptive Reuse 

Rising to the Challenge 

The Slayte

The Environment

Design Insight : 100 Years Challenge

Custom Coffee & Matcha Bar

Exposed CLT behind the staircase is the central spine for the home, connecting and unifying its three volumes.

What Is CLT Anyway?

Northwestern CLT House

Northwestern CLT house

Design Insight - High-Tech Art 

A Modern Material Palette 

Design Insight - Inclusivity at the Forefront

A variety of lush greenery is incorporated into the design and plays a role in adding a layer of tranquility and warmth. 

A moss wall provides a refreshing and vibrant backdrop to a recreational leisure area.

The amount of tile in Sq ft we replaced, which is more than enough to cover the Canadian Tire Center rink! 

The number of steps it takes to get from one side of the lobby to the other, about 520 ft!

The floor to ceiling polished blue granite, which was bought in bulk when the building was first constructed, characterizes the space.

Outdoor Seating

The CSQ lobby further enriches an open and inviting space that complements the businesses inside and seamlessly blends with the streetscape on the outside.

Constitution Square Lobby - Ottawa Office - Linebox Studio

Constitution Square Lobby 

A Sheltered Colonnade

Podium Levels

Floorplan & Mezzanine

WFH Done Right.

Raw Loft Design

Shared courtyard and rooftop terrace provide ample outdoor amenity space.

The bridge links the two towers and provides access to a public rooftop restaurant.

High-Rise Loft Apartments

Letting the views do the work! This building offers a beautiful courtyard which serves as a backdrop for meeting spaces. Quite the calming setting!

Raw and sophisticated palette. The bare concrete floors and columns and the black ceiling grid are a contrast to the chic furnishings.

Future Talent

Design Insight - The Mitel Building

Some of the furniture pieces were actually repurposed from another Tech company who was downsizing due to the effects of the pandemic!

Despite the virtual aspects of the workplace that we have adapted to, Hub350 is meant as a place to reconnect in a human way

Work anywhere! The setting at the "Finance Quarter" bar feels just right to catch-up on emails. It's also a great spot to run into someone and make connections.

Adaptable spaces can be used by students & businesses for events or private meetings. 

Hub350

Quality Foundations 

Design Insight - Strategic Structuring

Mass Timber Events Centre 

Events Centre

Grand Prix Du Design & Grand Prix Platiné

Design Insight - GHall

Design Insight - Ride it!

A "pump run" is a classic skate park addition to the path system.

The number of circular windows. That's 27 more than most offices have!

Meters of skate path, complete with a wormhole, snake run and a legit half-pipe

Project Fun Facts

Focus rooms.

La Pointe

GSoft (now Workleap)

Design Insight - Health & Modernity

Lounge Space

Not only a place to work but also a place to welcome collaborators.

Evah

Design Insight - Revamped

Old World Charm

A causal pub where cottagers and other guests can gather and celebrate. 

A New Watering Hole

Custom upholstered banquets hold acoustic properties that help temper sound in a noizy pub.

Tiki Room

The bamboo reeds that line the new bar were upcycled from the resort's original Tiki room

The Alfred room - a beautiful private event space 

Design Insight - Ice Cream Shop

The pool off of the main lodge is level with the Opinicon Lake, making it a seamless view of the water.

Cabins total - including 15 original ones and 2 that are newly built

Retrofitting

A reading nook in a completely renovated cabin.

Authenticity to the aesthetic of 1960's design protects the cabin's original charm.  

Nostalgia

2022 GOHBA Award Winner - Best Condo

Starry Night Wall

Terracotta Tiles

Reinvigorating Main St.

Design Insight - Horizontal Homes

Puzzle Parking

The year the original wood-clad church was built

Members of the secret society "Ordre de Jacques Cartier" which was founded at the church in 1926.

Total number of units in the new development

Saint-Charles Market

Marché Saint-Charles Market

Design Insight - Flexibility

Make it new

Carleton University

Carleton

Design Insight - 1960's Motor Inn

Spacious interiors with durable materials made for active lifestyles.

Natural materials like wood and stone pay homage to the natural elements outside.

The Rooms

Eco-Friendly CLT - Cross-Laminated Timber

Ste Marie Hills

Entry Bench

Chef's Island

Bar Pew

Creative Nook

Garden Planter

Wood Screen Wall

SCM Objects

Saint-Charles Market Objects

Phone Booths

Hallway art is by Emilie Gignac. One of the many artists whose work is showcased throughout the office.

Kitchenettes

Areas for spontaneous ideation & collaboration

Design Insights - "The Worm"

Amount of square feet of drywall used here; that’s more than 4 football fields!

The reclaimed brick dates back to that era - that's not super old for brick but much older than the vast majority of Shopifolk!

The reception area is screened by a locally made slatted wood wall.

Shopify Montréal

Retreat Theme

Globally Connected

Work Retreat

1920's Prohibition Theme

Design Insight - Themed Floors

Design Insight - A Fine Balance

Transportation Theme

This light fixture is custom-made using plumbing pipes - making it reminiscent of a shipyard.

Commercial Cafeteria

Streetscapes Theme

Cody's Café is named after one of Shopify's founders who also is a coffee aficionado.  

All floors feature elevated lounges with city views where concentrated work can be done. 

These pairing pods, where two people work side by side, are inspired by the colourful homes in eastern Canada. 

Design Insight - Space for Everyone

Canadiana Theme

Design Insight - New Stairs

The whiteboard wall encourages spontaneous ideation.

Crafting Theme

This theme features a lot of different textures, colours, and patterns. 

Linebox has completed full interior design fit-ups in four of the sixteen global Shopify offices. That’s approximately 800,000 sq ft of custom space. Whoa.