Our design challenge: refresh the brand of one of British Columbia’s oldest credit unions and create a new branch that sets the template for the future.
This project involved the complete renovation of a commercial unit within the Kingsgate Mall in Vancouver, BC. Working with our clients, we created a forward-thinking system that serves as the new benchmark for future branch design as the credit union expands.
The branch’s location in a busy mall made it critical that the storefront present a bold representation of the evolved GVCC brand, to attract a young, sophisticated demographic. The replacement and expansion of the existing mall storefront facilitates a public view into the updated branch.
Though housed in a small physical space, the design creates an open, welcoming environment. The waiting area is organized around a large, eye-catching, mixed-media piece that was conceived and art directed by Ratio with photography by Adam Myhill.
Client
Great Vancouver Community Credit Union
Location
Vancouver, BC
Completion
2011
Project Size
1,800 sq. ft.
