Art Agency Lofts | Amenity Spaces
Pulling from the buildings existing aesthetic, the design philosophy for the Art Agency Loft Amenity spaces revolve around the concept of bricolage, the practice of creating something new from a variety of materials that might initially seem unrelated, but come together to tell a unique story.
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Halifax, NS
1,200 SF
Project Scope | Design, Implementation, Execution
As one of the first conversion projects in downtown Halifax, the Art Agency project aimed to revitalize an existing commercial building by converting its original structure into one of the first hard lofts in the city. Each floor is designed with it’s own unique concept by leveraging wayfinding as an identity for each floor. Our studio was engaged to oversee the design and development of each amenity space ensuring a cohesive design story was intertwined throughout the building. It draws inspiration from the dynamic and gritty spirit of New York City itself, blending industrial elements with unexpected textures, layers, and eclectic design.
Each floor offers a unique amenity experience acting as a circuit for wellness and creativity to all tenants. Celebrating creativity and variety, amenity spaces are designed to attract tenants to move between floors and connect with other inhabitants. This concept speaks to the buildings brand story, and creative professionals, artists, and innovators who will inhabit this space—transforming remnants, re-purposed materials, and reclaimed objects into functional art.
A gathering space brings together function, comfort, and entertainment into one space. Meetings, social events, and large gatherings can take place in this comfortable and inviting environment.
Attracting and retaining tenants meant looking at opportunities to have the building stand out as a unique and forward-thinking place to live, work, and enjoy with friends and family. Amenities are designed to accommodate a modern life style where work, health, and social connection are easily accessible. Amenity spaces are bookable via app, and tenants can easily schedule time to exercise, study, relax, and entertain at that touch of a button.
The gym concept is unique and breaks the expectations of your typical condo gym. Each room is dedicated to a different form of exercise providing end-users with the ability to choose how they sweat. Spinning, running, and the use of a reformer relies on cutting edge technology including virtual classes and sessions all built within the equipment.
“The result is a building that is driven to do things differently giving tenants choice and variety in how they spend their time within their living quarters.”