Banfield Headquarters – Vancouver

Banfield is a generational organization with a long-term vision. In developing its corporate headquarters, the company sought to build an environment that would reflect Banfield's culture, corporate values, and respect for the natural environment. Banfield's initial intent was to commission a building that would house all departments on a single floor plate; however, the design team encouraged corporate leaders to consider a multi-building campus instead. This approach allows for a denser master plan with more site area available for outdoor access. The scheme comprises three principal buildings with a fourth dedicated to common functions, facilitating a healthy workplace environment that supports both employees and their animals. Each building floor is identical to allow for ease of expansion and contraction as departments evolve. With over eight hundred employees and more than two hundred twenty dogs that accompany their owners to work periodically, the campus was designed to facilitate movement and encourage collaboration. A large atrium space provides key internal connections and contains a three-story ramp that is easy on canine paws while also facilitating regular human interaction. Green features have allowed the company to reduce energy use by forty-four percent. A geothermal energy exchange heats and cools the interiors, and LED lighting throughout helps reduce power demand. The campus collects more than four hundred twenty thousand gallons of rainwater per year for toilet flushing and site irrigation. Floor-to-ceiling windows pull daylight into every part of the workspace, and solar panels contribute to the sustainability goals. The multi-building layout creates a campus-like atmosphere that distinguishes work zones while keeping shared amenities easily accessible. The design philosophy reflects Banfield's identity as a pet healthcare organization that values the wellbeing of both employees and the animals they serve, resulting in a headquarters that is as functional as it is environmentally responsible.