Case Study Commercial renovation Commercial renovations Kelowna

Downtown Tenant Improvement — Agile Workspace

An 8-week downtown Kelowna tenant improvement with phased construction, glass meeting rooms, and brand-aligned finishes—delivered on schedule.

Location: Downtown Kelowna, BC Duration: 8 weeks Budget Range: $85k–$110k

Before/after reveal

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6 project photos

Finished spaces, details, and walk-through angles.

Client testimonial

Verified feedback from the homeowners or tenant.

After: bright downtown Kelowna office with glass meeting rooms and open workstations
Downtown Kelowna, BC
Downtown Kelowna, BC 8 weeks $85k–$110k

Tenant improvements that keep teams productive and neighbours undisturbed.

Location
Downtown Kelowna, BC
Project Type
Commercial
Duration
8 weeks
Budget Range
$85k–$110k
Square Footage
3200 sq ft
Client Type
Professional services office
Timeline
Start: Oct 7, 2024 · Completed: Dec 2, 2024

Transformation

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Before After After: open agile workspace with glass fronts and refreshed finishes downtown Kelowna
Before: dated downtown office with closed offices and poor lighting

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Slide to compare the legacy layout with the agile, client-ready floor plate.

Project metrics

8 weeks
Timeline
3,200 sq ft
Area
3
Phases
$85–110k
Budget

Scope of work

Phases & deliverables

  • Selective demo, new demising walls, and glass-fronted meeting rooms.
  • Power and data grid rework for hot-desk and touchdown zones.
  • Acoustic ceiling treatments, LVT flooring, and brand-aligned paint program.
  • Reception refresh, millwork, and wayfinding for client tours.
  • Phased construction to keep adjacent tenants operational.
  • Permits, inspections, and turnover documentation for property management.

Selections & materials

Fixtures, finishes, and specs

Cabinets
Reception millwork with integrated storage and wire management
Flooring
Luxury vinyl tile, commercial wear layer, corridor-to-suite continuity
Lighting
2×4 LED troffers, meeting room pendants, occupancy sensors
Plumbing
Staff kitchenette sink and dishwasher tie-in
Appliances
Panel-ready dishwasher, under-counter fridge
Paint
Brand palette: deep navy feature walls, warm neutrals elsewhere
Extras
Glass fronts with acoustic film, sliding barn doors, new baseboards
Finished collaboration nook with bench seating

Collaboration zone

Client Goals

A professional services team needed an agile floor plate before a lease milestone—more light, flexible desks, and client-ready meeting rooms without a full building shutdown.

Challenges

Downtown suites demand tight phasing, after-hours noise limits, and coordination with property management. Legacy closed offices blocked daylight, and MEP capacity had to stretch for a hot-desk layout.

Design Solutions

Glass-fronted meeting rooms, a refreshed reception, and an open work zone share a consistent finish palette. A modular power/data grid lets teams reconfigure desks without opening walls later.

Build Process

Three phased mobilizations: core and shell, finishes and glass, then turnover and punch. Nightly clean-up and a building communication log kept neighbours informed and the schedule intact.

Final Details

Acoustic ceilings, durable LVT, and integrated lighting deliver a bright, on-brand workspace that photographs well for recruiting and client tours.

Highlights that matter to future clients

Phased schedule kept neighbouring tenants open with zero complaints.

Flexible power/data grid supports desk hoteling without future drywall.

Client-ready reception and meeting rooms finished before lease milestone.

City permits and inspections booked around evening work windows.

How the build unfolded

From kickoff to walkthrough, we keep schedules transparent and site tidy.

  • Preconstruction & Phasing

    Stakeholder walk-through, noise windows, and 3-phase logistics plan.

  • Design Assist & Budget

    Value engineering on finishes, glass, and MEP to hold the allowance.

  • Phase 1 — Core & Shell

    Demo, framing, MEP rough-ins, and acoustic ceiling grid.

  • Phase 2 — Finishes

    Flooring, paint, glass fronts, millwork, and lighting commissioning.

  • Phase 3 — Turnover

    Furniture coordination, punch list, and building handover package.

Project gallery

The finished space from every angle

Finished photography from this Kelowna renovation—scope, selections, and craftsmanship on display.

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Open downtown Kelowna office with workstations and natural light
Open work area
Glass meeting room and collaboration zone in tenant improvement
Meeting rooms
Reception and brand wall in downtown office renovation
Reception
Millwork and built-in storage in commercial suite
Millwork detail
Corridor and lighting upgrade in professional office
Circulation
Finished collaboration nook with bench seating
Collaboration zone

Client feedback

Verified Review

Homeowner testimonial

" Nailed It phased the work so we never missed a client meeting. The new layout feels modern, bright, and exactly on brand for our team. "


Sarah L.

Managing partner, downtown Kelowna firm

Kelowna renovation FAQs

Can you renovate occupied office space downtown?

Yes. We phase work, isolate zones, and schedule noisy tasks outside core business hours with property manager sign-off.

Do you coordinate HVAC and electrical for tenant improvements?

We partner with licensed trades, pull permits, and book inspections so your suite is code-compliant at turnover.

How do you control dust and noise for neighbouring tenants?

Negative air, zipper doors, daily clean-up, and a communication plan with building management keep disruption low.

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