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How GTA Businesses Can Future-Proof Their Offices Through Strategic Design
For over 48 years, Sensyst has partnered with businesses across the Greater Toronto Area to design workspaces that stand the test of time. From cubicle-heavy offices in the 1970s to today’s hybrid-ready environments, we’ve seen firsthand how workplace design continues...
How GTA Businesses Can Future-Proof Their Offices Through Strategic Design
For over 48 years, Sensyst has partnered with businesses across the Greater Toronto Area to design workspaces that stand the test of time. From cubicle-heavy offices in the 1970s to today’s hybrid-ready environments, we’ve seen firsthand how workplace design continues...
Doing More With Less: How Toronto Workplaces Are Delivering Culture, Connection, and Performance ...
For decades, offices in Toronto and across the GTA followed a predictable formula: more people = more square feet. But after hybrid work reshaped how teams actually use space, that math no longer made sense. Companies aren’t just trying to...
Doing More With Less: How Toronto Workplaces Are Delivering Culture, Connection, and Performance ...
For decades, offices in Toronto and across the GTA followed a predictable formula: more people = more square feet. But after hybrid work reshaped how teams actually use space, that math no longer made sense. Companies aren’t just trying to...
What We’ve Learned About Office Space in the GTA (And Why Hybrid Isn’t a Floor Plan)
If you’ve been in this industry long enough, you start to see patterns. When Sensyst started, most offices in the GTA followed a similar formula: a reception desk, a large boardroom, a ring of private offices, and a sea...
What We’ve Learned About Office Space in the GTA (And Why Hybrid Isn’t a Floor Plan)
If you’ve been in this industry long enough, you start to see patterns. When Sensyst started, most offices in the GTA followed a similar formula: a reception desk, a large boardroom, a ring of private offices, and a sea...
Designing Offices for What’s Next: Why Future-Ready Planning Matters in the GTA
Walk through most offices in the Greater Toronto Area and you’ll see the same story: leases signed years ago, floor plans that haven’t kept pace with how people actually work, and spaces designed for five days in the office—but are...
Designing Offices for What’s Next: Why Future-Ready Planning Matters in the GTA
Walk through most offices in the Greater Toronto Area and you’ll see the same story: leases signed years ago, floor plans that haven’t kept pace with how people actually work, and spaces designed for five days in the office—but are...
History of Office Design in Ontario: From Paper Desks to AI-Ready Workplaces
When Sensyst started in 1977, an "office design project" in Ontario looked very different from what we do today. Workplaces were optimized around paper and hierarchy. Filing rooms ate up valuable square footage. Managers sat behind closed doors. Drafting tables,...
History of Office Design in Ontario: From Paper Desks to AI-Ready Workplaces
When Sensyst started in 1977, an "office design project" in Ontario looked very different from what we do today. Workplaces were optimized around paper and hierarchy. Filing rooms ate up valuable square footage. Managers sat behind closed doors. Drafting tables,...
HOW TECH STARTUPS USE OFFICE DESIGN TO ATTRACT TALENT.
In the GTA’s competitive tech talent market, spanning Toronto, Waterloo, and Mississauga, startups cannot rely solely on attractive compensation packages. Today’s workforce wants workspaces that reflect innovation, culture, and values. Office design, far beyond aesthetics, is a strategic tool for...
HOW TECH STARTUPS USE OFFICE DESIGN TO ATTRACT TALENT.
In the GTA’s competitive tech talent market, spanning Toronto, Waterloo, and Mississauga, startups cannot rely solely on attractive compensation packages. Today’s workforce wants workspaces that reflect innovation, culture, and values. Office design, far beyond aesthetics, is a strategic tool for...
HOW NATURE-INSPIRED DESIGN CAN SUPPORT A SUCCESSFUL RETURN TO THE OFFICE
As companies across the GTA shift from remote setups to hybrid and in-office models, one question dominates: how do you make the office worth the commute? Employees accustomed to the comforts of home now weigh whether the office offers an environment that...
HOW NATURE-INSPIRED DESIGN CAN SUPPORT A SUCCESSFUL RETURN TO THE OFFICE
As companies across the GTA shift from remote setups to hybrid and in-office models, one question dominates: how do you make the office worth the commute? Employees accustomed to the comforts of home now weigh whether the office offers an environment that...
HOW FORWARD-THINKING FINANCE COMPANIES DESIGN THEIR OFFICES
The financial sector is rapidly evolving, and so are the workspaces that support it. As finance firms adapt to shifting employee expectations, hybrid work models, and new technologies, their office designs must keep pace. Today, forward-thinking financial companies are reimagining...
HOW FORWARD-THINKING FINANCE COMPANIES DESIGN THEIR OFFICES
The financial sector is rapidly evolving, and so are the workspaces that support it. As finance firms adapt to shifting employee expectations, hybrid work models, and new technologies, their office designs must keep pace. Today, forward-thinking financial companies are reimagining...
THE ROLE OF BUSINESS INTERIORS IN CORPORATE CULTURE IN TORONTO
Toronto’s vibrant business scene demands corporate office environments that do more than just look impressive, they need to embody culture, inspire teams, and drive productivity. As specialists in business interiors and interior office design, Sensyst understands how a well-thought-out space can...
THE ROLE OF BUSINESS INTERIORS IN CORPORATE CULTURE IN TORONTO
Toronto’s vibrant business scene demands corporate office environments that do more than just look impressive, they need to embody culture, inspire teams, and drive productivity. As specialists in business interiors and interior office design, Sensyst understands how a well-thought-out space can...
WHY QUALITY IN COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACES HINGES ON WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE
The Rise of Human-Centered Office Design As the workplace continues to evolve, one principle stands out across every industry, from fintech to manufacturing: quality office space is no longer about flashy amenities or premium real estate alone. Today, the standard...
WHY QUALITY IN COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACES HINGES ON WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE
The Rise of Human-Centered Office Design As the workplace continues to evolve, one principle stands out across every industry, from fintech to manufacturing: quality office space is no longer about flashy amenities or premium real estate alone. Today, the standard...
DESIGNING WORKPLACES TO STRENGTHEN CONNECTION AND COMBAT LONELINESS
A New Role for Office Interiors in a Hybrid World Loneliness has become one of the most pressing challenges in today’s work culture. As hybrid and remote work redefine professional norms, employers are realizing that physical office environments must offer...
DESIGNING WORKPLACES TO STRENGTHEN CONNECTION AND COMBAT LONELINESS
A New Role for Office Interiors in a Hybrid World Loneliness has become one of the most pressing challenges in today’s work culture. As hybrid and remote work redefine professional norms, employers are realizing that physical office environments must offer...
5 BEST OFFICE DESIGN TIPS PREMIER COMPANIES ARE USING
The most successful companies know that office interior design is about more than aesthetics, it’s about creating a space that aligns with their goals, values, and culture. In 2025, premier companies are setting the standard with innovative approaches that combine...
5 BEST OFFICE DESIGN TIPS PREMIER COMPANIES ARE USING
The most successful companies know that office interior design is about more than aesthetics, it’s about creating a space that aligns with their goals, values, and culture. In 2025, premier companies are setting the standard with innovative approaches that combine...
5 WORKPLACE TRENDS FOR SPRING 2025: WHAT’S IN AND WHAT’S OUT?
The workplace has always reflected broader cultural, economic, and technological shifts, but in 2025, it’s doing more than just keeping up. It’s evolving on purpose. As we enter a season defined by flexibility, authenticity, and rapid innovation, office design is...
5 WORKPLACE TRENDS FOR SPRING 2025: WHAT’S IN AND WHAT’S OUT?
The workplace has always reflected broader cultural, economic, and technological shifts, but in 2025, it’s doing more than just keeping up. It’s evolving on purpose. As we enter a season defined by flexibility, authenticity, and rapid innovation, office design is...
DESIGNING WORKPLACES EMPLOYEES WANT TO RETURN TO
The post-pandemic workplace landscape has undergone a significant transformation, with many companies grappling to bring employees back into the office. While some have mandated return-to-office (RTO) policies, others have discovered that creating an enticing office environment, one that employees want...
DESIGNING WORKPLACES EMPLOYEES WANT TO RETURN TO
The post-pandemic workplace landscape has undergone a significant transformation, with many companies grappling to bring employees back into the office. While some have mandated return-to-office (RTO) policies, others have discovered that creating an enticing office environment, one that employees want...
UNLOCKING ROI IN OFFICE DESIGN: HOW SENSYST CAN HELP YOU OPTIMIZE YOUR WORKPLACE
Why Employees Come Back to the Office For decades, businesses have invested heavily in office spaces, from designing layouts to integrating the latest amenities. But how often do organizations step back to assess whether these investments truly pay off?...
UNLOCKING ROI IN OFFICE DESIGN: HOW SENSYST CAN HELP YOU OPTIMIZE YOUR WORKPLACE
Why Employees Come Back to the Office For decades, businesses have invested heavily in office spaces, from designing layouts to integrating the latest amenities. But how often do organizations step back to assess whether these investments truly pay off?...
SEPARATION OF FOCUS AND COLLABORATION AREAS IN OFFICE DESIGN IN TORONTO
The modern workplace thrives on a balance between deep focus and active collaboration. To maximize efficiency, office workspace design should include clear zones that separate quiet, individual work from team-based activities. By creating designated focus areas free from distractions and...
SEPARATION OF FOCUS AND COLLABORATION AREAS IN OFFICE DESIGN IN TORONTO
The modern workplace thrives on a balance between deep focus and active collaboration. To maximize efficiency, office workspace design should include clear zones that separate quiet, individual work from team-based activities. By creating designated focus areas free from distractions and...
COLOUR ZONES TO SET MOOD AND ENHANCE RELATIONS IN COMMERCIAL INTERIOR DESIGN
Colour is more than just decoration, it has a direct impact on moon, productivity, and workplace dynamics. Thoughtfully designed colour zones can create a more engaging and efficient workplace environment, which is a key principle in interior office design. Here are...
COLOUR ZONES TO SET MOOD AND ENHANCE RELATIONS IN COMMERCIAL INTERIOR DESIGN
Colour is more than just decoration, it has a direct impact on moon, productivity, and workplace dynamics. Thoughtfully designed colour zones can create a more engaging and efficient workplace environment, which is a key principle in interior office design. Here are...
THE FUTURE OF WORKPLACES: HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN AND BIOPHILIC INTEGRATION
Welcome back to Sensyst’s exploration of The Future of Workplaces and Human-Centered Office Design! In our second installment, we dive deeper into two key concepts shaping the modern workspace: the importance of designing with people at the center and the...
THE FUTURE OF WORKPLACES: HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN AND BIOPHILIC INTEGRATION
Welcome back to Sensyst’s exploration of The Future of Workplaces and Human-Centered Office Design! In our second installment, we dive deeper into two key concepts shaping the modern workspace: the importance of designing with people at the center and the...
Case Study: Transforming Workspaces with Sensyst x Allermuir in the Jilani Project
At Sensyst, we believe that a well-designed workspace is more than just aesthetics. It is about creating an environment that enhances productivity, collaboration, and well-being. And that is why we were thrilled to be part of the Jilani Project, a...
Case Study: Transforming Workspaces with Sensyst x Allermuir in the Jilani Project
At Sensyst, we believe that a well-designed workspace is more than just aesthetics. It is about creating an environment that enhances productivity, collaboration, and well-being. And that is why we were thrilled to be part of the Jilani Project, a...
THE OFFICE IS DEAD: WELCOME TO THE WORKPLACE
The concept of the traditional office is rapidly becoming a relic of the past. The term “office” no longer defines the modern work environment. Today, office design is evolving to create workplaces that foster human interaction, connection, and collaboration. The...
THE OFFICE IS DEAD: WELCOME TO THE WORKPLACE
The concept of the traditional office is rapidly becoming a relic of the past. The term “office” no longer defines the modern work environment. Today, office design is evolving to create workplaces that foster human interaction, connection, and collaboration. The...
2025 WORLPLACE TRENDS: HOW OFFICE DESIGN DRIVES FUNCTION AND FLEXIBILITY
In 2024, there was a lot of conversation surrounding return-to-office and hybrid workplaces. While these themes will continue to be relevant, 2025 will likely shift the focus to revolve around performance outcomes and how the workplace enables success. The modern...
2025 WORLPLACE TRENDS: HOW OFFICE DESIGN DRIVES FUNCTION AND FLEXIBILITY
In 2024, there was a lot of conversation surrounding return-to-office and hybrid workplaces. While these themes will continue to be relevant, 2025 will likely shift the focus to revolve around performance outcomes and how the workplace enables success. The modern...
DESIGNING AN OFFICE THAT REDEFINES THE WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE
These days, the traditional office is no longer the default place to get work done. With remote work becoming the norm, people can be productive from just about anywhere, whether it’s their home, a café, a co-working space, or even...
DESIGNING WORKPLACES TO BEAT THE WINTER BLUES
Winter can be a challenging time for employees, especially in colder, northern regions where daylight hours are short and the weather often feels bleak. The work days feel long and the nights even longer. The combination of daylight savings time...
5 OFFICE DESIGN TRENDS THAT WILL MAKE A HUGE IMPACT IN 2025
2024 is just about to come to a close, which means it’s time to shift our collective attention towards the latest interior office design trends that will shape the way we work, collaborate, and thrive in 2025 and beyond. Today,...
OFFICE DESIGN TRENDS THAT GET CREATIVE JUICES FLOWING
As the modern workplace continues to evolve, office design is playing a crucial role in shaping the way we work, collaborate, and innovate. Gone are the days of drab, cookie-cutter cubicles and fluorescent-lit conference rooms. Today’s offices are designed to...
OFFICE DESIGN TRENDS THAT GET CREATIVE JUICES FLOWING
As the modern workplace continues to evolve, office design is playing a crucial role in shaping the way we work, collaborate, and innovate. Gone are the days of drab, cookie-cutter cubicles and fluorescent-lit conference rooms. Today’s offices are designed to...
THE SYNERGIES BETWEEN COMMERCIAL INTERIOR DESIGN AND REAL ESTATE
When it comes to the commercial real estate industry, the importance of a well-designed interior space means quite a lot. In fact, a thoughtfully crafted workspace not only boosts employee morale and productivity, but also increases inherent property value while...
THE SYNERGIES BETWEEN COMMERCIAL INTERIOR DESIGN AND REAL ESTATE
When it comes to the commercial real estate industry, the importance of a well-designed interior space means quite a lot. In fact, a thoughtfully crafted workspace not only boosts employee morale and productivity, but also increases inherent property value while...
AMAZING INDUSTRIAL OFFICE DESIGN CONCEPTS THAT BRING A MODERN LOOK
Let’s face it – industrial workspaces rarely conjure up images of vibrant artistry and sophistication, but that stereotype has largely fallen by the wayside in recent years. Today’s industrial workspaces are hip, modern and beautiful, tackling all of the ruggedness...
AMAZING INDUSTRIAL OFFICE DESIGN CONCEPTS THAT BRING A MODERN LOOK
Let’s face it – industrial workspaces rarely conjure up images of vibrant artistry and sophistication, but that stereotype has largely fallen by the wayside in recent years. Today’s industrial workspaces are hip, modern and beautiful, tackling all of the ruggedness...
SUMMER VIBES IN THE OFFICE: 5 REFRESHING INTERIOR DESIGN THEMES
Summer is back and in full swing. The sun is brighter, the days grow longer, and it’s the perfect opportunity to bring some fresh summer themes into your office, particularly if you’re thinking about a redesign. A summer-infused interior space...
SUMMER VIBES IN THE OFFICE: 5 REFRESHING INTERIOR DESIGN THEMES
Summer is back and in full swing. The sun is brighter, the days grow longer, and it’s the perfect opportunity to bring some fresh summer themes into your office, particularly if you’re thinking about a redesign. A summer-infused interior space...
10 INDUSTRIAL OFFICE DESIGN CONCEPTS FOR A MODERN LOOK
Industrial workspaces often evoke images of early 1900s factories, as well as cold, calculating places that prioritize brutal efficiency over job enthusiasm. However, that stereotype has been fading in recent years, thanks in large part to a more artistic and...
10 INDUSTRIAL OFFICE DESIGN CONCEPTS FOR A MODERN LOOK
Industrial workspaces often evoke images of early 1900s factories, as well as cold, calculating places that prioritize brutal efficiency over job enthusiasm. However, that stereotype has been fading in recent years, thanks in large part to a more artistic and...
THE IMPORTANCE OF GREEN BUILDING PRACTICES IN OFFICE DESIGN
Whichever side you happen to fall on when it comes to the impact of human activity on the environment, one thing is for certain – the importance of green building practices in commercial design has become more popular than ever,...
HOW TO INCORPORATE YOUR COMPANY BRANDING INTO AN INTERNAL OFFICE DESIGN
ESTABLISH YOUR BRAND Before diving into the actual design of the physical office space, it’s necessary that you establish and clarify your company’s overall brand messaging as a whole. Ask yourself the important questions, such as: What are our core...
HOW TO INCORPORATE YOUR COMPANY BRANDING INTO AN INTERNAL OFFICE DESIGN
ESTABLISH YOUR BRAND Before diving into the actual design of the physical office space, it’s necessary that you establish and clarify your company’s overall brand messaging as a whole. Ask yourself the important questions, such as: What are our core...
HOW TO DESIGN AN OFFICE SPACE FOR MARKETING & CREATIVE COMPANIES
Marketing and creative companies require a clever and very particular use of available office space, which plays a crucial role when it comes to fostering innovation, collaboration, and productivity. When properly designed, these types of offices can inspire creativity while...
HOW TO DESIGN AN OFFICE SPACE FOR MARKETING & CREATIVE COMPANIES
Marketing and creative companies require a clever and very particular use of available office space, which plays a crucial role when it comes to fostering innovation, collaboration, and productivity. When properly designed, these types of offices can inspire creativity while...
TOP 10 TECH TRENDS OF THE FUTURE WORKPLACE
Technology waits for no one, regardless of how big and successful your business is. Sooner or later, you’ll have to adapt to the changing trends in the technology sphere, or else you may get left in the dust by your...
UTILIZING OFFICE SPACE TO BOOST EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND WELLNESS
We often fail to take into account how office space impacts our general mental health, but it does matter more than we think. At first glance, the concept of available office space is rather utilitarian in nature, and isn’t necessarily...
DESIGNING THE PERFECT LAW OFFICE FOR 2024
When most people hear the words “law office,” they immediately conjure up images of dark oak desks, large corporate chairs, and bookshelves lined with tomes on legal theory and practice. It’s a hard stereotype for the legal profession to shake,...
2024 Design Trends For Financial Institutions
Finances can be stressful for many people, and the last thing they’d like to contend with is a financial institution that exacerbates the problem. The good news, however, is that financial institutions, such as banks, can implement a series of...
Flexibility Is The Key To Office Design Success In 2024
Flexibility has been trending upwards over the last decade when it comes to interior office design, and there’s no signs of stopping as we enter 2024. What, exactly, is flexibility, though? How can it be defined? In truth, it’s a...
What’s The Deal With Sociopetal And Sociofugal Workspaces?
In the grand annals of the English dictionary, two words exist that do not regularly factor into most people’s lives – “sociopetal” and “sociofugal.” While they may sound as if they were ripped from the pages of a psychiatrist’s handbook,...
What’s The Deal With Sociopetal And Sociofugal Workspaces?
In the grand annals of the English dictionary, two words exist that do not regularly factor into most people’s lives – “sociopetal” and “sociofugal.” While they may sound as if they were ripped from the pages of a psychiatrist’s handbook,...
Net-Zero Energy Buildings – The Future of Sustainable Office Design
What if a commercial office building was capable of giving just as much as it received? In other words, what if the building itself could generate just as much power as it consumes, thereby nullifying not only electrical bills, but...
Net-Zero Energy Buildings – The Future of Sustainable Office Design
What if a commercial office building was capable of giving just as much as it received? In other words, what if the building itself could generate just as much power as it consumes, thereby nullifying not only electrical bills, but...
How To Manage Acoustics When Planning Out Your Office
Modern office design comprises many different things, mostly related to aesthetic design. Companies want their office décor to represent not only their branding, but workplace philosophy and overall ethic. However, there’s another element that is just as important, yet regularly...
How To Manage Acoustics When Planning Out Your Office
Modern office design comprises many different things, mostly related to aesthetic design. Companies want their office décor to represent not only their branding, but workplace philosophy and overall ethic. However, there’s another element that is just as important, yet regularly...
How To Design A Multi-Purpose Flexible Workspace For The Win
Rigid office workspaces are largely a thing of the past. In fact, there’s been something of a renaissance movement within modern office design that promotes key criteria required for creating a beautiful, bold multi-purpose workspace capable of delivering on several...
How To Design A Multi-Purpose Flexible Workspace For The Win
Rigid office workspaces are largely a thing of the past. In fact, there’s been something of a renaissance movement within modern office design that promotes key criteria required for creating a beautiful, bold multi-purpose workspace capable of delivering on several...
How To Design A Workplace For Emotional Needs
Health, well-being and happiness are uncompromisable requirements when it comes to living life, which is why your workplace should set the right tone for the benefit of all workers. Yes, emotions matter to all of us, and if employees aren’t...
The Keys To Creating The Most Inclusive Workplace
Inclusivity in the workplace requires a space that is fully capable of accommodating different types of workers from many different walks of life. If you’re thinking of updating your existing space, or starting your business off on the right foot...
Scandinavian Interior Office Design: Is It Right For You, And How Can You Implement It?
For the past few years, the Scandinavian interior design concept has gained quite a following within office workspaces, particularly due to its minimalistic elegance, functionality, and soothing aesthetics. Originating from the Nordic region as the name implies, this particular style...
Scandinavian Interior Office Design: Is It Right For You, And How Can You Implement It?
For the past few years, the Scandinavian interior design concept has gained quite a following within office workspaces, particularly due to its minimalistic elegance, functionality, and soothing aesthetics. Originating from the Nordic region as the name implies, this particular style...
How to Design an Office with Disability Access in Mind
When designing an office space, it’s good practice to plan ahead for the well-being of existing or future disabled employees who require easy access. It will also help visitors and clients who may wish to drop by your office and...
How to Design the Perfect Law Office
The legal world is a complex one, and people who engage with it are often intimidated by its sheer weight and time-consuming aspects. However, there are times when hiring an attorney or legal service is necessary, and law firms can...
Balancing Functionality and Aesthetics in Commercial Interior Design
Figuring out how to balance aesthetics and functionality in your office design involves identifying the needs of your company, and your employees. You can begin by understanding the functional requirements of the office space, as well as daily operations, special...
Balancing Functionality and Aesthetics in Commercial Interior Design
Figuring out how to balance aesthetics and functionality in your office design involves identifying the needs of your company, and your employees. You can begin by understanding the functional requirements of the office space, as well as daily operations, special...
Sensyst Predicts The Future Office Of 2030 And Beyond
Here at Sensyst, we’re proud to claim that we’ve sat at the leading forefront of office design trends for many years, and we’re always looking forward to the future. However, that usually equates to the next fiscal year or two,...
The 10 Most Important Elements Of Successful Office Design
Designing the perfect office workspace requires adherence to several key elements that contribute to its overall success. Depending on your particular amount of square footage, corporate brand aesthetics and culture, these elements may require some rebalancing in order to achieve...
The 10 Most Important Elements Of Successful Office Design
Designing the perfect office workspace requires adherence to several key elements that contribute to its overall success. Depending on your particular amount of square footage, corporate brand aesthetics and culture, these elements may require some rebalancing in order to achieve...
Interior Design Trends For The Future Office – 2024 And Beyond
It’s only May, but time waits for no one, particularly those involved in the business of interior office design. It’s an ever-changing landscape hallmarked by shifting trends, some old, and some entirely new, that continue to reshape offices around the...
Interior Design Trends For The Future Office – 2024 And Beyond
It’s only May, but time waits for no one, particularly those involved in the business of interior office design. It’s an ever-changing landscape hallmarked by shifting trends, some old, and some entirely new, that continue to reshape offices around the...