Talk To Our Experts
905-305-9955
Clients and Portfolio
King City Township Public Library:
A vibrant community hub and centre for innovation
The newly expanded King City Township Public Library combines traditional resources and services with new and innovative features to provide something for everyone in the community.
An Inclusive Space for the Community
The expansion of the King City public library extends the footprint of the existing building from 7,839 square feet to just over 20,000 square feet. Elements such as a dedicated Maker Space for creative collaboration, quiet study rooms, iPad bar, a larger community room, and lounge areas for reading and relaxing, bring the library into the 21st century without sacrificing the traditional library features people loved most about the original space in the heritage building. “This library is a space for everyone in the community,” says the Library’s Manager of Community Engagement & Marketing, Kelley England.
She adds, “By functioning as both a centre of innovation and vibrant community hub, the expansion and renovation of the library ensures that services we provide remain inclusive, relevant, and reflect the growth and changing needs of the King community.”
Inviting and Comfortable
The building is strategically positioned on a hillside to enable a walk-out from the lower level. Wood, stone and glass were specifically chosen for the exterior to blend into the natural setting. Interior furnishings feature orange, blue and green textiles to mimic the colours of nature visible through the floor to ceiling windows. Explains Interior Designer DeAnna Murphy of The Office Shop,“The careful placement of richly textured textiles and finishes on the furniture brings a hug to the main level and makes visitors feel at home, and happy to stay as long as they want.”
Multifunctional
In the Children’s Program area, bright colours and playful, nature-themed furniture are designed to ignite the imagination. As the space transitions into the teen and adult spaces of the library, the colour theme shifts from primary colors to deeper shades creating a more tranquil and sophisticated atmosphere. Careful consideration has been made to include opportunities for relaxation, activity, focus and collaboration. The use of lounge seating creates cozy places to grab a book and stay a while. Benching, meeting tables and collaborative tables support productivity for activitieslike research, study and collaboration with others. The innovative make-it lab is a hackable and flexible space for activities like crafts and other programming as well as providing access to a 3D printer.
Adds Murphy, “We wanted to create a place where everyone can come together, where they can have their own space and feel included and comfortable. We’re creating a really vibrant community.” Concludes Sylvia Pal, chair of the King
Township Library Board explains “Public space is precious so what we do with it speaks volume about what is important to us as a community.”
FEATURED PRODUCTS
- Driftlounge seating
- Kaden tables
- Liteguest seating
- Novellotask seating
- Popcornguest seating
- Riverlounge seating, tables
- Swap tables
- Windlounge seating, tables
“Public space is precious so what we do with it speaks volume about what is important to us as a community.”
Get A Free Office Furniture Consultation
[Clients & Portfolio]
We work with top clients
"Designed for people.
Designed for you."
Explore our solutions for Office Furniture
Featured Products
[testimonials]
clients feedback
Access Rehab Inc would like to thank you for furnishing our new clinic in Vaughan. It was pleasure working with the designer whose choice of colour is on point. The customer service and delivery was an excellent experience. I can see now why they are voted one of the top ten office furniture in Toronto. It was a very smooth and executed experience. I would highly recommend The Office Shop Inc.
Connie Bonofiglio
Vaughan
I worked with DeAnna to purchase new furniture for my office and I could not be more pleased. DeAnna worked me with for several days to finalize the design and we received all our furniture in under three weeks! The delivery team was extremely kind and worked with us to ensure that the set up was exactly what we wanted. I am so happy with all of our new office furniture. I would definitely work with The Office Shop again and I would absolutely recommend them.
Sadaf Tahriri
Franca and the team at The Office Shop provided a great experience for us as we purchased furniture for our new school spaces. They were patient and helpful and very hands-on as we made many decisions. Much appreciated!
Kirsten Eastwood
So many thanks for Joanne’s great service. I feel my WRH life is much better. I love my new chair
Kris Huang
Mabel Lam
I ordered a home office chair. They are very patient. They are very knowledgeable on differences of chairs. Prices are equal to similar places.
Brian Theimer
DeAnna Murphy and the entire Staff at The Office Shop are outstanding! They are responsive, professional, competent, and a pleasure to work with. I recommend them very highly! Dr Richard Leblanc
Richard Leblanc
[Find A Consultant]
We service all across Canada
Links
Contact Us
Call Us
905-305-9955
Location
366 Denison St, Markham, ON L3R 1B9, Canada
