OPEN OFFICE CREATES STORAGE CHALLENGE FOR EMPLOYEES

For their new Toronto offices, the leaders at Dentsu Aegis Network wanted to create an open work environment that would reflect their commitment to innovation and collaboration. They wanted a flexible space that could accommodate more employees as the company grew.

The new open offices cover multiple floors of a downtown high rise, and feature a mix of workstations and collaboration areas that allow employees to choose how they want to work depending on what they’re working on.

Without permanently assigned desks or offices, employees needed a space to store their personal items so they reached out to the storage experts at Spacesaver Solutions Inc.

Modular Design Allows Staff to Rearrange Lockers to Suit Their Needs

Our Storage Experts worked with Dentsu Aegis Network to design day use lockers for their team. The concept of unassigned, day use lockers was new to the firm and they weren’t sure how employees would prefer to use them so we designed a few options to suit everyone’s needs.

The modern, black steel lockers are modular and a variety of different sizes so that they can be mixed and matched as needs change. The lockers are 3 – 5 tiers high (60”) and feature a Digilock which allows employees to access their lockers with a code.

Some employees needed secure storage for insulin and other medications that have to be refrigerated, so we designed special perforated lockers for privacy and security, with ventilation for small refrigeration units. These lockers fit in seamlessly with the other lockers at the firm.

A few weeks after the lockers had been installed, the leadership at Dentsu Aegis Network found that employees preferred their lockers to be the same size as their coworkers. Because of the modular design, we were able to rearrange the lockers to create uniform sizes for each floor.

The end result is an aesthetically pleasing personal storage system that provides security and room to grow.

A MODERN SPACE WITH A FOCUS ON SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS

When Unilever started the renovation of their Toronto offices, they knew they wanted a modern space with a focus on sustainable products. They were switching from an office environment to a hoteling system where employees would choose different work environments to suit their needs throughout the day. With a hoteling system, there is no assigned seating, so employees would need space to store their personal belongings.

Unilever wanted employee lockers that would work well and look great for a long time. So they reached out to the experts at Spacesaver Solutions Inc. for help.

Our Storage Experts worked with Unilever’s designers to create a sustainable locker solution that would fit with the new modern look of their offices, and hold up to years of daily use.

400 Five-Tier Lockers Span Two Floors of Office Space

The locker solution consists of 400 locker openings spanning two floors of the new office space. This gives Unilever enough storage for current employees while allowing for future growth.

The lockers are 5 tiers high (68″), and feature steel doors and custom vinyl number graphics. The vinyl numbers can be removed and replaced in the future, allowing Unilever to create a whole new look without the expense and environmental impact of ordering new lockers.

Unilever chose combination locks so that employees would never have to worry about losing their keys. Combination locks also don’t have any batteries that need to be changed, reducing maintenance costs in the future.

Employees now have a dedicated personal space in their hoteling environment. The staff love their new space and the look and functionality of their lockers.