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.MAIN BOARD ROOM WITH RETRACTABLE WALL AND

 MOBILE VOX FLIP-TOP  TABLES BY NIENKAMPER.

 

IMAGE ON SCREEN - SCHEMATA SERIES BY MARIANNE LOVINK

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SCOTT NORSWORTHY

These are a few photographs of the recently completed meeting and reception areas for Eckler Ltd.  It was a pleasure to realize another project for the company and to work with Gillanders Construction again.

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Things are coming together at Eckler for their new boardroom, reception and meeting area facilities.  The central track is for a large retractable wall.  We are awaiting the last few elements, including the rest of the furniture and lighting fixtures.  All of the puzzle pieces are fitting into place!

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PHOTO BY SCOTT NORSWORTHY, ARTWORK COURTESY OF 

GALERIE LAUSBERG CONTEMPORARY

Here is one of the photos from the ECKLER office shoot with Scott Norsworthy.  I love the Michael Burges piece (on the grey wall) so much!

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The Eckler office space was shot today by photographer Scott Norsworthy.

This is my one of my own snapshots - I can't wait to see Scott's finished photos!

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WORKS BY JAMES ROBERT DURANT AND DIRK SALZ

Here is a snapshot taken during a round of art showings at Eckler - what a privilege.  This is one of my favorite stages of the design process.  I design with the knowledge that art on specific walls will bring another layer of meaning and spatial depth to one's experience of the spaces.  I always feel a deep satisfaction and joy when pieces arrive at a new space for consideration - art is too rarely brought to the forefront of one's daily sphere, and so these showings made possible by the amazing art galleries that I work with is quite a treat.

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'OPENING', MIXED MEDIA ON CANVAS, JP LAFRANCE

We have started to select art for the Eckler office.  I am thrilled that one of the first selections is this stunning canvas by Jean-Pierre Lafrance, an artist represented by the Harbour Gallery.

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Construction is starting in this 5,200 sf space.  I love seeing the tree canopy beyond - what a surprising vantage point over Toronto!  I have designed transparent offices with sliding tempered glass walls, an open creative studio, a generous communal kitchen, and a spacious modern working environment that will include cutting edge technology and various approaches to formal and informal collaboration.  I am excited about the furniture we have selected.  Of course, we must be patient because of the August factory shut-down in Italy for some of these special pieces - but I can't help but think that they have the right idea.  I like having a balanced mix of custom designed millwork, locally fabricated pieces, classics, and selectively imported elements.

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 1954 SEAGRAM BUILDING, LUDWIG MIES VAN DER ROHE, NEW YORK

We have 5,200 SF of clean blank slate to work with for a new office project for Eckler.  I am really excited about designing a serene modernist space, with polished concrete floors, quarter-sawn walnut walls, an amazing high-tech meeting room, open creative-studio work spaces, a central communal kitchen, and transparent offices.  I am inspired by Mies for this project - I am also envisioning shots of gorgeous colour, intelligent furnishings, and cutting edge artwork.

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Elegant and classic modern furniture has been selected for an actuarial office, including pieces from Herman Miller, Bensen, and Nienkamper.  The pairing of sleek glossy surfaces with rich woods, fabrics and metals will come together to transform the reception and meeting areas.