Harrington Oak Hill

  • Prize
    Winner in Office Design
  • Company/Firm
    HOK
  • Designer
    Lori Urwin
  • Lead Designer(Other)
    Caitlin Turner, Kimia Mostafaei
  • Other Credit
    Harrington & Associates, WSP
  • Photo Credit
    A-Frame
  • Location
    Toronto, Ontario
  • Project Date
    September 2024
  • Client
    Oak Hill Financial
  • Web URL

Set in the heart of Toronto’s Yorkville district, home to the famed Mink Mile of couture boutiques and polished storefronts, the Oak Hill workplace reflects the quiet glamour of its surroundings. Inspired by the neighbourhood’s refined confidence, the design channels the intimacy of a boutique hotel, creating an atmosphere that feels sophisticated, warm, and effortlessly elegant.

From the moment you arrive, rich materials, soft lighting, and layered textures shape a moody, immersive environment. Stone, wood, and tailored millwork are composed with restraint, allowing subtle contrasts and tactile surfaces to build depth and calm. Daylight moves through open sightlines, balancing the richness with moments of brightness and connection.

Spaces unfold as a sequence of experiences: private offices for focused work, collaborative areas for conversation, and lounge-like zones that invite pause. Art, refined materiality, and crafted details introduce a cosmopolitan sensibility without overt branding.
The result is a workplace that feels like a destination, timeless in character and reflective of Yorkville’s understated luxury.