Seminars

Title	Re-Envision the Workplace
Code	[T25]
Time	Thursday, September 25, 2008, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Level	Basic
CEU	0.2
Fee	$95/$105
Streams	Dealer, Workplace Design

The office landscape is changing and times are turbulent.  How are leading thinkers re-envisioning the workplace?

Teknion will host a Round Table panel of industry leaders from Canada & the US to help address the tough questions facing designers today, and importantly to help illuminate some strategies and tactics that can aid in the development of an effective solution.  Some of the types of issues we will address are:

How have you successfully dealt with four generations, and helped to optimize workplace performance through design?
How has design helped to support development of a corporate culture?
How can office design encourage collaboration?
How do you plan for shifts in occupancy throughout the day & week?
How have you made breakthroughs in making spaces more sustainable?
How do you maximize the attraction & retention of workers? 

Speakers:
Dean Matsumoto Principal, Kasian Architecture
Dean Matsumoto, an award-winning Interior Designer, has more than 25 years of experience in corporate and commercial office design and is one of the most respected design professionals in the industry.  Over his career, Dean has consulted to scores of “Top 500 Companies” in the financial services, accounting, law, insurance, technology, pharmaceutical, food services, and entertainment industries.  Joining Kasian in 2006, Dean’s depth of knowledge includes the areas of project management, interior design, industrial design, and facilities management.  His principle role in projects deals with business organizational design and facility design strategies to improve the business success of his clients. 

Brian Curtner Principal, Quadrangle Architects
As one of the founding principals of Quadrangle Architects Limited, Brian believes strongly that a hands-on team approach to architecture and project management is crucial to both creative design and the success of the business.  His expertise in adaptive reuse projects and retail environments has made him a strong leader for many of the firm’s complex team projects. Brian’s vast experience and creative eye are also put to use in the architectural education environment where he was on the School Council and Awards Committee for the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design.  Brian, who is registered across Canada, holds a diploma from the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London, England, as well as an RIBA Part II.

Allan Guinan Partner, figure3
Allan is a founding partner of figure3.  Established in 1995, their team leads clients in a strategic discovery process to create exceptional environments and products enabling businesses to succeed.  With over 25 years experience, he has collaborated with teams on large scale architectural and interior design projects in workplace, retail, hospitality and healthcare sectors that have taken him across Canada and internationally. Committed to interior design, Allan has served as president of ARIDO and continues to advocate for education and recognition of the profession.

Kay Sargent Principal, IA Interior Architects
Kay Sargent, CID, LEED AP, IIDA, a Principal with IA Interior Architects, has a design degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and has studied environmental design at Parsons School of Design in New York.  She has been a practicing design professional for 23 years and specializes in working with government agencies and corporations.  In the past 10 years she has broadened her specialization to security design and workplace strategies.  She has participated in security consulting during those 10 years and can offer insight into how her approach to design has evolved and also how she has seen the industry, as a whole, respond to the challenges facing organizations and their workplaces today.  As a professional member of IIDA she has served on the International Boards of IIDA and NCIDQ.  She has also taught courses at the University level and has given many lectures and classes to other design professionals.

Moderator:
Ron Hughes VP Canadian Sales, Teknion
Ron’s background in both interior design and product design has led to a successful career in both sales management and the ownership of a furniture manufacturer. It was during this time as an owner that Ron won a Product Design Award at IIDEX/NeoCon Canada.  As a member of the Ryerson School of Interior Design Advisory Council and more recently president of the council, Ron has maintained his ties with Ryerson where he holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts degree in Interior Design.