The building’s atrium and galleria serve as social and civic spaces, connecting the Halifax neighbourhood to the waterfront and encouraging interaction among employees. Our team provided acoustic input to ensure these lively public areas function as intended without compromising the acoustic conditions of the adjacent office environments. The design of glazed inter-floor stairs, exterior balconies, and open circulation areas all contributed to an acoustic environment that needed to be considered holistically.
For the meeting rooms and private offices, our team addressed sound isolation and background noise conditions to support effective communication and appropriate levels of speech privacy. Open-plan office areas presented their own acoustic considerations, balancing the collaborative intent of the workplace design with the need for individual focus.
The completed project demonstrates that an adaptive reuse of an industrial structure can achieve both environmental and acoustic performance at the highest level. The Nova Scotia Power Corporate Office received the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in Engineering and remains one of the most recognised sustainable workplace projects in Atlantic Canada.
