morphosis to integrate brise-soleil system on façade of lululemon's global HQ in vancouver

morphosis, the architecture firm led by thom mayne, is to design a new corporate home for athletic apparel brand lululemon. to be constructed in vancouver, canada, the project — known as the ‘store support centre’ — will serve as the main office for lululemon’s global headquarters. morphosis will collaborate with LA-based architecture and interior design firm clive wilkinson architects and vancouver-based francl architecture for the project.

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morphosis’ design for the 13-story structure features a high performance brise-soleil system on its exterior façade. by limiting solar heat gain, the building’s energy consumption is reduced. the interior building climate is also modulated without compromising views. responding to the brief from lululemon, the design aims to promote health and wellness by including access to daylight, green spaces, and landscaped terraces. internally, the office floors are organized around a full-height central atrium that delivers light deep into the center of the building.

led by morphosis, the design team includes clive wilkinson architects who will guide the strategy for the interior workspaces, lending their expertise in workplace practices and organizational communication and culture. vancouver-based francl architecture will deliver the project as lead architect. finally, sustainability and wellness consultant integral’s holistic and evidence-based approach will inform the creation of a highly sustainable building.

project info:

name: store support centre
client: lululemon
location: vancouver, canada
design architect: morphosis
local architect: francl architecture
interiors and workplace strategy: clive wilkinson architects
sustainability and wellness consultant: integral