The 2nd floor Library, a collaborative space for planned and spontaneous interactions, houses the green wall. This space anchors the centre of the atrium which connects both wings of the building. The Library is flooded with light from the large atrium ab
Cooperators
Firm LocationToronto, Canada
Project locationGuelph, Ontario, Canada
CompanyHOK
Lead ArchitectCaitlin Turner, Director of Interiors, HOK
Design TeamCaitlin Turner, Kristina Kamenar, Hayley Lavigne, Kimia Mostafaei, Pia Green
ClientCooperators
Project Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhwHOMdPPPM
The Co-operators Headquarters in Guelph is a transformative model for the 21st-century workplace—regenerative, inclusive, and purpose-driven. At 225,000 sq. ft., it targets LEED Gold, WELL Platinum, BOMA BEST, and Net-Zero, proving large offices can lead in sustainability and well-being. Smart systems, biophilic design, and neurodiverse-friendly spaces reflect cooperative values and community roots. It’s not just a building—it’s a bold blueprint for people, planet, and progress.