Deloitte Summit, the new B.C. headquarters of Deloitte Canada, has opened in downtown Vancouver. Designed to transform the way people work, and to stand as the destination for solving complex challenges, the tower is equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and spaces to boost collaboration, discover world class solutions, and foster high-performance.
Designed by OSO of Japan and Merrick Architecture of Vancouver, the 355,000 square foot building is comprised of a system of four-storey cubes stacked around a central concrete core, spanning 24 floors.
“Deloitte Summit is our response to the changing workplace and demonstrates how business, government and community can collaborate under one roof to spark meaningful change,” says Anthony Viel, CEO Deloitte Canada. “Our vision to create the workplace of the future began many years ago, and Deloitte Summit is a culmination of the ideas, passion, and forward-thinking approach. Deloitte Summit is where solutions come to life to the benefit of business, the community, and our country.”
Deloitte Summit reflects the people, culture, and communities of British Columbia, featuring the works of several Indigenous artists and incorporating references to trail symbols and mountain ranges across the top eight floors, including the largest rooftop amenity in Vancouver.
To maximize collaboration, productivity, and to prioritize connection in those “in-between” moments at the office, the tower offers 18 different types of workspaces, moveable furniture and walls, no private offices, and Deloitte’s signature Green Staircase, located in the centre of the building.
Deloitte Summit is grounded in five key design principles: productivity, connection & interaction, inclusion, health & wellness, and sustainability. To help empower and enable its people and clients to make climate conscious choices, Deloitte Summit functions at the highest level of sustainability and is targeting LEED Gold certification. Powered and heated by 100 per cent renewable energy, the building incorporates rainwater recycling, waste management processes, and allows for better energy savings with smart sensors.
“Deloitte Summit is an ecosystem connector, and functions as a gathering place for leaders from diverse companies and organizations to come together to scale their business, and solve some of the most complex challenges of society,” says Jodi Evans, B.C. regional managing partner, Deloitte Canada. “This building is about leading the way and creating a destination where our people and clients can be inspired and aspire.”
