Spotlight

In this edition of our newsletter we feature Andrew Laurie from Jones Lang LaSalle.   Q: What area of real estate do you primarily work in?   A: Office Leasing with a focus on Landlord and Tenant representation in the suburban markets. Q: Would you say it is a buyer or a seller’s market right now?  A: I would suggest that the current market fundamentals favor the Landlord as the demand for space currently exceeds the supply.  With that said, this is the … [Read more...] about DLO Spotlight – Andrew Laurie

In this edition of our newsletter, we feature Bob Ross from Brooks Corning. Question: What made you choose the business of office furniture? I really didn't choose. I was struggling in the investment world when I met a charismatic guy who convinced me to come and join him in the office furniture business. At age 27 I thought why not, office furniture can’t be as hard as people yelling at you about their money! Not sure I was correct on that initial assumption. Question: How long have … [Read more...] about DLO Spotlight – Bob Ross

In this edition of our newsletter, we feature Susan Steeves from SSDG Interiors. Question: What are your favourite 3 trends in office design right now? Answer: 1. Culture is driving Design 2. Company's are interested in understanding what is important to their people 3. Rabbit warrens are gone Question: In your eyes, what is the most important aspect of designing a new office space, something you must get right? Answer: Flexibility for the organization to evolve, morph and grow over time. … [Read more...] about DLO Spotlight – Susan Steeves

In this edition of our newsletter, we feature Shauna Pringle; Senior Interior Designer at Perkins + Will. Question: What is the first thing you think about when you are about to set the wheels in motion for a new office design? Answer: My main motivator when embarking on a new design is the "human-factor". I invest myself in understanding my client's business, what drives them, and what goals they have for their project. That understanding lays the foundation for a design that fully … [Read more...] about DLO Spotlight – Shauna Pringle

In the life of a move, DLO is often involved from preliminary design to post-move clean-out and recycling.  But how well do we really get to know these key people and companies we work so closely with during a project?  We decided to it was high time to tap into their expertise and share what makes them so great! In this edition of our newsletter, we feature Michael Wan of Prime Interiors.  We have worked closely with Michael and his team on many projects, most recently on … [Read more...] about DLO Spotlight – Michael Wan