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WW+P Workplace Capability Statement

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About Us WW+P is a world-leading architecture and planning practice. Founded in 1985, the practice has more than 400 architects, urban designers and planners across 12 studios worldwide. WW+P integrates planning, urban design, landscape and architecture to deliver projects that unite visionary regenerative design thinking with technical excellence. At the heart of our work is a clear and purposeful design approach: we listen first, think sustainably, create a clear vision and deliver a crafted response. Our approach is guided by core values that define who we are and how we work: we are people-focused, placing people at the heart of everything we do; we are inventive, finding elegant, forward-thinking solutions to complex challenges; and we are responsible, designing with care for social and environmental impact. Our work spans scales and disciplines to build better cities, smarter infrastructure, and more inclusive communities – leading the next chapter in regenerative thinking.

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Studios

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12

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People

Studios

Years Experience

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Values

People-Focused

Inventive

Responsible

Placing people at the heart of everything we do.

Clear thinking and a rigorous conceptual approach.

Environmentally and socially aware.

The everyday human experience is the starting point for our design. Whether designing for users, passengers, residents, or passers-by, we make buildings and spaces to enrich people’s lives.

Strong design concepts are the foundation of good design. Born out of experience, innovation, and a deep appreciation of the character of place, we deliver highvalue, sustainable solutions to inspire and delight.

We are careful to work with responsible clients and project partners and prioritise projects with the greatest benefits to people lives.

Great design is produced by great people. We aspire to provide a supportive and fulfilling working environment to nurture the talent of our global professional team.

Craft is fundamental to our work, whether expressed through elegant details or through physical modelmaking which is an integral part of our design process.

Teamwork, collaboration, and empathy are inherent in good design. Recognising when to support, and when to lead, we bring rigour, responsibility and humility to each project.

We embrace construction challenges to generate elegant, durable structures and spaces that are simple to build and easy to maintain.

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We create buildings, spaces and infrastructure that will have a long-lasting impact. Focussing on the human experience ensures that we create healthy places that lift the spirits and are sustainable for future generations. Our ethics inform our behaviours, how we support our staff, and relate to the world around us. They are the foundation to an approach that always strives to make a positive difference.


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Approach

Listen First

Think Sustainably

Create a Clear Vision

Deliver a Crafted Response

We listen carefully to understand the problem before attempting to solve it.

We establish key sustainable principles upfront that underpin our design decisions.

We create unique, compelling narratives that focus on the user experience.

We interrogate the unique challenges of every project to discover the optimum solution.

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Expertise

Architecture

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Landscape & Public Realm

Planning & Masterplanning

Design Guidance

Regenerative Design


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Sectors

Transport

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Aviation

Bridges & Infrastructure

Housing

Workplace

Transit Oriented Development

Civic, Culture & Community

Planning & Masterplans


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DECIEM Head Office

Location Toronto, Canada

Status Built

Client DECIEM

Project value Confidential

Sector Workplace

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DECIEM Head Office

DECIEM’s global headquarters is the adaptive reuse of a century-old warehouse in Liberty Village, transformed into a cutting-edge research facility where science and creativity converge. This renovation seamlessly integrates state-of-the-art clean room laboratories with collaborative office space, celebrating the building’s industrial heritage while supporting a science-first approach to beauty innovation.

Main staff collaborative work space

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DECIEM Head Office

State of the art lab facilities

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Baskerville House

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Location Birmingham, United Kingdom

Status Built

Client Network Rail

Area 80,000 sqft

Sector Workplace

Project value £2.9 million

Awards Bristish Council for Offices, Regional Award, Winner RICS, Regional Award Commercial, Shortlisted BREAM Very Good


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Baskerville House

We transformed three floors of the historic Baskerville House into a dynamic 80,000 sqft. agile workspace, uniting 900 Network Rail staff under one roof while driving a major cultural shift in how they work. Tailored to diverse team needs, the design blends flexible, lightfilled environments with specialist solutions, boosting wellbeing, collaboration and operational efficiency within a sustainable, BREEAMrated setting.

01 The design incorporated multiple activity functions 02 Break out areas for informal meetings 03 We designed bespoke signage and icons

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12 Valentine Place

Location London, United Kingdom

Status Built

Client Weston Williamson Retirement Fund

Project value £2 million

Sector Workplace

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12 Valentine Place

Our Valentine Place studio transformed an historic 19th-century warehouse into a light-filled, design-led workspace that reflects who we are as architects: creative, collaborative, and rooted in context. With open-plan flexibility, original architectural features and vibrant client-facing spaces, it’s both a hub for innovation and a welcoming part of the local community. The space has been refreshed from its original design in 2013 to reflect changes in working patterns and the growth of the business. In 2025 the ground floor space was refit using existing materials to create a light filled flexible collaborative working and event space.

01 The upstairs model space provides a hub for design and craft 02 Open plan working creating a dynamic environment

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British Embassy Paris

Location Paris, France

Status Built

Client Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Project value Confidential

Sector Workplace

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British Embassy Paris

We led the sensitive transformation of the British Embassy in Paris – one of the UK’s most prestigious diplomatic buildings – creating elegant, modern workspaces that foster collaboration while respecting its historic fabric. Through strategic interventions including new staircases, restored ceilings, and flexible layouts, we’ve extended the building’s lifespan and future-proofed it for generations of diplomatic service.

01 The interior staircase reflects the requirement for modern intervention 02 Care was taken to conserve the extensive historic fabric 03 The offices were opened by King Charles

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Castlepoint Headquarters

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Location Toronto, Canada

Status Built

Client Numa Management Consultants Inc

Area 3,200sqft

Sector Workplace

Project value Confidential


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Castlepoint Headquarters The new headquarters for urban developer Castlepoint Realty Partners Limited offers a range of work settings—from enclosed offices and open tables to a lounge and a bistro-inspired banquette reflecting the founders’ working style. With a striking seventh-floor view of the ROM ‘crystal’, the 3,200 ft² fit-out prioritizes its most public spaces. We began with mood boards to establish the design direction, evolving into concept layouts, custom millwork, and furniture selection. The space features wood and glass-enclosed offices, a kitchen with a high-counter gathering area, a lounge with a pool table, open workstations, and a conference room with switchable glass and standout views.

01 Conference room with switchable glass 02 Communal space with high-counter gathering area

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UBC Student Centre & Admin Offices

Location Vancouver, Canada

Status Built

Client UBC Properties Trust

Project value Confidential

Sector Workplace

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UBC Student Centre & Admin Offices Interior renovations across four buildings for University of British Columbia Student Housing and Community Services (SHCS) upgraded student centre and admin areas to improve functionality, comfort, and safety. The project addressed complex integration of new air conditioning within tight existing ceiling and structural constraints, while introducing targeted acoustic treatments to support speech privacy in offices and meeting rooms. Upgrades also included bringing legacy building assemblies closer to current fire and life safety expectations through strategic reinforcement of fire separations.

01 Communal workspaces and administrative offices 02 Student Centre workspaces

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New England Bio Labs

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Location Boston, USA

Status Built

Client New England Biolabs

Area 208,000 sqft

Sector Workplace

Project value £40 million


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New England Biolabs

Preliminary sketch for the new building

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New England Biolabs

Our design for New England Biolabs’ flagship facility is a bold yet sensitive response to both the cutting-edge nature of molecular biology and the surrounding rural landscape, anchored by a threestorey tropical winter garden that fosters community, wellbeing, and connection. Blending advanced, flexible lab spaces with sustainable design and natural materials, the 208,000 sqft. LEED-certified building stands as a serene, state-of-the-art hub for innovation and discovery.

The facility is sensitively located within the rural landscape

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Peace Naturals

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Location Staynere, Canada

Status Built

Client The Cronos Group

Area 215,000 sqft

Sector Workplace

Project value Confidential


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Peace Naturals

Peace Naturals is one of the largest purpose built cannabis cultivation facilities in North America. In addition to providing 215,000 square feet of cultivation area, the building also serves as the corporate headquarters and centre for horticultural and pharmacological research for The Cronos Group. The building represents one of the most technically advanced cannabis cultivation facilities. The entire facility has been automated; dehumidification systems, lighting, watering and the supplying of nutrients to plants is connected and controlled by a central system.

01 External glass facade to communal staff areas 02 Cultivation facilities

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Grayson Matthews Offices

Location Toronto, Canada

Status Built

Client Grayson Matthews

Project value $3 million

Sector Workplace

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Grayson Matthews Office A two-storey interior renovation for Grayson Matthews created a dynamic studio environment supporting music production, sound design, and film work. The ground floor houses sound-isolated recording studios and production rooms, while the second floor serves as a social and administrative hub centred around an open kitchen and lounge. The project balanced collaboration with high performance acoustics, integrating low-noise mechanical systems and advanced sound isolation strategies to ensure optimal recording conditions while maintaining comfort and efficiency throughout.

01 Open kitchen and social hub 02 Social hub and performance space 03 Sound-isolated recording studios and production rooms

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Olive Morris House

Location London, United Kingdom

Status Built

Client Lambeth Council

Project value £1.6 million

Sector Workplace

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Olive Morris House

We reimagined Lambeth Council’s flagship customer service centre as an open, tech-enabled space more akin to an Apple Store than a traditional civic counter, removing barriers to create a welcoming, face-to-face environment. With bespoke furniture, smart spatial planning, and a light-filled extension, the design has improved satisfaction, reduced wait times, and set a new standard for public service delivery across the borough.

01 Waiting space with bespoke furniture 02 Help desk

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SvN Studio

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Location Toronto, Canada

Status Built

Client SvN + RePlan

Area 7,770 sqft

Sector Workplace

Project value £110 million


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SvN Studio

Located on the fourth floor of a historic building in downtown Toronto, this office renovation project provided an open, collaborative working environment as part of a broader building improvement. The renovation plan centred around increasing natural lighting, introducing a new high-efficiency mechanical system, and designing with respect for the building’s structural heritage. A collaborative planning process resulted in a plan that prioritized ergonomics and working environments, creating a space with strong visual transparency that balanced connectivity and working privacy.

01 Communal work and pin-up space 02 Meeting rooms

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B Street

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Location Toronto, Canada

Status Built

Client Newbairn Inc

Area 5,400 sqft

Sector Workplace

Project value Confidential


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B Street

Interior renovations transformed a 5,400 ft² downtown Toronto space into a vibrant arts hub. Designed to foster collaboration and creativity, the project introduced a mix of co-working areas, studios, rehearsal and recording spaces, and flexible bookable rooms to support a dynamic community of artists. The retrofit also improved accessibility with a clear path of travel, vertical platform lift, and universal washroom, while upgrading mechanical and electrical systems to meet current performance needs. Existing conditions—including repurposing spaces like a former bank vault—required careful coordination to integrate new servicing, ventilation, and acoustic separation.

01 Co-working spaces 02 Co-working spaces 03 Flexible meeting rooms

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Bank Station Development

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Location London, United Kingdom

Status Complete

Client Transport for London

Area 186,000 sqft

Sector Workplace, Transit-Oriented Development

Project value Confidential


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Bank Station Development This landmark City of London office development delivers exceptional, light-filled workspaces designed to prioritise wellbeing, flexibility, and connection, with expansive terraces offering stunning skyline views. By enhancing an existing scheme with smart, sustainable design moves and future-ready technology, we created a commercially attractive, adaptable building that elevates both user experience and the cityscape.

External facade highlighting new terraces

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Flagship Headquarters

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Location Collingwood, Ontario, Canada

Status Complete

Client Nutak Holdings Ltd

Area 26,393 sqft

Sector Workplace

Project value $11million


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Flagship Headquarters

Our design for a new headquarters represents a commitment to low-carbon biophilic design that integrates sustainable architecture, engineering and landscape principles and defines a model for regenerative workplace design. Bounded by a heavily planted tree canopy and an expressive mass timber atrium, the project’s location will strengthen the Town of Collingwood’s goals of transforming First Street, one of its busiest and most important streets, into a higher-density, pedestrian-oriented gateway into the historic downtown.​

01 External facade 02 Timber atrium

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Toromont Headquarters

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Location Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

Status Ongoing

Client Toromont Headquarters

Area 177,262 sqft

Sector Workplace

Project value £112 million


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Toromont Headquarters Situated in the Greater Toronto Area, a new commercial office and industrial repair and manufacturing facility is being built. Typically, operations are built for the efficiency of specific use, often segregating uses in separate buildings on a larger site. As a means to promote the facilitation of opportunities for knowledge exchange and improved wellbeing, we looked to explore a campus-style approach that builds from large urban design planning schemes to promote an interconnected yet operationally efficient campus.

01 Central communal space and cafeteria 02 Manufacturing facility

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Awards

RIBA London (South East) Region Award | Woolwich Elizabeth Line Station RIBA London Award Winner | Paddington Elizabeth Line Station RIBA National Award Winner | Paddington Elizabeth Line Station Azure, AZ Awards | Durham Meadoway Visioning Study Best Completed Building, Transport, WAF Awards | Paddington Elizabeth Line Station Ontario Association of Architects, Award of Excellence | Lawrence Orton Early Learning & Child Care Centre Global Design & Architecture Awards, Mixed Used (Concept) Winner (First Award) | Lawrence East Canadian Architect, Award of Excellence | 11 Brock Avenue AIA Canada Society, Design Award | Durham Meadoway Visioning Study Prix Versailles, Prix Versailles Winner | Passenger Stations Civic Trust Award | Paddington Elizabeth Line Station Civic Trust Award | Woolwich Elizabeth Line Station Civic Trust Special Transport & Infrastructure Award | Elizabeth Line Station Prix Versailles, Prix Versailles Winner | Passenger Stations Civic Trust Award | Paddington Elizabeth Line Station

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