Located in an industrial park in Concord, Ontario our client’s roofing business required increased office and shop space. The renovation was to be energy efficient with abundant natural light and an enhanced building envelope, and the building was to remain occupied and operational during construction. MOSS SUND’s solution was to slip a second storey office addition over the existing first storey masonry structure, with a new steel structure installed to the exterior side of the existing walls. This approach allowed a new, continuous, and high-performance envelope to wrap the building. Operable windows and roof monitors provide abundant natural light and ventilation, while a cold weather air source heat pump VRF mechanical system provides efficient space conditioning.  The concrete fiber panels and metal cladding present a contemporary industrial aesthetic in keeping with the surrounding buildings.

This is our fourth collaboration with this wonderful client.

MOSS SUND is proud to have collaborated with The Body Shop for over 14 years, supporting multiple brand roll-outs. Inspired by the brand’s commitment to responsible business practices, we have incorporated our sustainable architecture expertise into their Canadian store designs.

Our collaborative approach involves working closely with the The Body Shop’s design team, tenant coordinators, engineers, construction managers, and contractors. We maintain the The Body Shop’s aesthetic and design standards while addressing critical design challenges such as traffic flow, lighting, existing site conditions, and tight project timelines.

In 2023, MOSS SUND developed a new flagship store at Yorkdale mall. The project renovated a new storefront and incorporated The Body Shop Workshop brand design standards, including store fixtures, finishes, lighting, storefront cladding, FSC-certified wood ceiling rafts, and LED signage. Distinctive Corten steel panels were integrated into the storefront, providing a unique natural material that signifies the store’s flagship status.

MOSS SUND is proud to have worked with our longest retail client on their corporate office headquarters renovations. Designed to reflect The Body Shop’s values of sustainability, business ethics and brand image, while addressing the needs of a growing office and more collaboration spaces, in a fun and colourful way.

This client wanted a private yoga space on her rural property; somewhere to practice yoga and meditation and host large gatherings of family and friends.

The timber frame building was built to compliment the main house on the exterior, and the inside is bright, functional and has a good connection to the outdoors. The large windows extend down to the floor, so that the view to nature is never hindered. This contemplative space, complete with a walking meditation circle, is full of light and exudes tranquility.

Green Features

• Efficient envelope
• Natural/low carbon materials