Gay Lea Foods HQ

Discover how Gay Lea Foods Co-operative Ltd. (GLF) has reimagined the suburban office as a vibrant destination designed for flexibility, connection, and productivity, through a people-first lens. This 29,000 square foot former fitness and restaurant space sat vacant for 15 years before being repositioned as a blank slate for GLF’s new head office. Anchored by their commitment to community and collaboration, GLF embraced a forward-thinking approach to workplace design led by Figure3 — one that reflects their co-operative values and positions them as a leader in workplace innovation. Some of the key design elements include:

• The Barn – A stunning, flexible space that serves as a multi-functional hub for  internal events and co-operative members.

• Café and Solarium – A warm, sunlit space that invites employees to recharge, connect informally, or work in a relaxed setting—supporting well-being and spontaneous collaboration.

• Two Outdoor Terraces – Open-air environments that bring the outside in, promoting mental wellness, creativity, and alternative meeting or working spaces—right in the heart of a reimagined suburban office.

🏆 Finalist in the CoreNet Global Canadian Chapter REmmy Awards in the Workplace Excellence Award – Medium (20,000 – 75,000 RSF) category.

🏆 Lease of the Year, 2025 NAIOP Rex Awards

🏆 Office Lease of the Year, 2025 NAIOP Rex Awards

Photography by Steve Tsai